SOCIAL SERVICE DIRECTOR

Wellington Parc Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a dynamic Social Service Director.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor Degree in Social Work or related field.
• Certified as required by the state of employment.
• One year of social work experience in a long-term care environment.
• One year supervisory experience in a setting service setting

• Supervise the social services department in the day-to-day operations ensuring to set job assignments and set priorities.
• Develop goals and objectives for the department; motivate and manage care team members to accomplish the same.
• Ensure new care team members are effectively oriented; ensure an ongoing educational program is in place.
• Develop positive relationships on behalf of the community with regulatory agencies, residents, and families including participating during family orientation and family council.
• Assist in preparing budget for the department; administer approved budget.
• Implement policies/procedures with follow-up and supervision of care team members to ensure compliance.
• Provide direct psychosocial intervention.
• Perform resident assessments at admission, upon condition change, and/or annually.
• Create, review, and update care plan and progress notes.
• Provide direct psychosocial intervention.
• Coordinate resident visits with outside services, dental, optical, etc.
• Attend and document resident council meetings.
• Assist resident families in coping with skilled nursing placement, physical illness, and disabilities of the resident as well as the grieving process.
• Work with the resident, family, and other care team members to plan discharge.
• Conduct in-service programs to educate staff regarding psychosocial issues and patient rights.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.