Director of Social Services

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Social Services

Join our team at Aviata at Bryan Dairy, a compassionate and patient-centered organization, as we seek a dedicated Director of Social Services to lead our social services department. If you are a team-oriented, driven, and caring professional excited about making a difference in the lives of our residents and their families, we encourage you to apply.

About the Role

As a Director of Social Services , you will be responsible for providing exceptional social services to our residents and their families, ensuring their emotional and social needs are met. Your primary duties will include conducting assessments, developing and implementing social care plans, participating in discharge planning, and providing consultation to staff and community agencies. You will also be responsible for reviewing and developing plans of correction for social service deficiencies and maintaining a reference library of relevant materials.

Responsibilities

• Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards, and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to the Executive Director/LNHA

• Implement policies and procedures for the identification of medically related social and emotional needs of the resident

• Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family

• Participate in discharge planning; development and implementation of social care plans; and resident assessments

• Provide consultation to members of our staff, community agencies, etc., in efforts to solve the needs and problems of the resident through the development of social service programs

• Review and develop a plan of correction for social service deficiencies noted during survey inspections and provide a written copy of such to the Executive Director/LNHA

• Maintain a reference library of written material, laws, standards of practice, etc., necessary for complying with current standards and regulations, and that will provide assistance in maintaining quality social service

• Conduct and document a social services evaluation, including identification of resident problems/needs

• Maintain communications with caseworkers

• Provide social work consultation to residents, families, and staff, as required

• Provide innovative, responsible healthcare with the creation and implementation of new ideas and concepts that continually improve systems and processes to achieve superior results

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess, as a minimum, a Bachelor's Degree and either a LSW or MSW from an approved school of Social Work

• Minimum of one (1) year experience

• Demonstrated ability to assess resident needs, develop, and implement a plan of care and coordinate the discharge planning process

• Must possess knowledge of accreditation standard and compliance requirements

• Must be a member in good standing in the National Association of Social Workers

• You must be qualified, compassionate, and dedicated to a job well done

Benefits

• Competitive pay, along with holiday pay and paid time off (PTO) program

• Access to online learning 24/7

• Health insurance for the entire family

• 401k with a match

If you are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Apply now to join our team at Aviata at Bryan Dairy!