Director of Social Services

Director of Social ServicesFull-Time:
Some weekends required

• $78,000, may be eligible for up to 15% bonus
• Stable & Beautiful work environment
• Fulltime Benefits include PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more
• 401k with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance

The Social Services Director is responsible to ensure the medically related emotional and social needs of the residents are met and maintained on an individual basis in accordance with policies and procedures and current Federal and State guidelines and regulations. This position serves as the licensed Social Worker for the Health Center.

Why you'll love The Orchards:


The Orchards is our beautifully constructed health center with assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care. The Orchards uses state of the art equipment to achieve excellent clinical outcomes as recognized by the acute hospital. Through our talent development review program, we strive to make sure our employees are reaching their goals and working in the role they enjoy. We have a heavy focus on education and provide tuition assistance as well as scholarship. We provide the perfect environment for learning and opportunities for growth. We listen to feedback and make changes to ensure the best work environment.

Principle Duties:

1. Develops a comprehensive social history and assessment of the resident that includes problems and strengths, special needs and preferences (social, religious and/or cultural) and the implications for the care plan.
2. Assists the resident/family with the transition to the new environment, orients the resident/family to the facility, services, limitations and resident's rights.
3. Acts as a mediator to resolve resident and/or family concerns/conflicts that may arise regarding care and treatment, admission and discharge procedures, physician care and treatment and any other situations that could negatively affect the resident.
4. Participates in the development of the individual's care plan including the goals and approaches for the Social Services component.
5. Actively participates in the coordination of resident care services and evaluates the ongoing needs of the residents through attending resident care plan meetings, rehabilitation and resident/family meetings, departmental staff and annual policy review meetings and monthly quality assurance meetings.
6. Ensures that any Advanced Directives are complete and maintained and placed in resident charts.
7. Coordinates the functions of the Health Center Behavior Management committee, policies and documentation.
8. Assists with the coordination of Health Center admissions and assessments.
9. Coordinates discharges/transfers to ensure the appropriateness and continuity of care. Develops a comprehensive discharge plan in coordination with residents/families and multidisciplinary staff.
10. Establishes and maintains positive relationships with residents, family members, physicians, community leaders, state and federal surveyors, hospital case managers and other professionals.
11. Provide/identify referral, agency and/or community resources to meet the needs of the resident/family.
12. Coordinate Support Groups, participates in policy decisions (as they affect resident life issues) and advocates for Residents Rights.
13. Completes all mandatory documentation in a timely (determined) fashion as established by applicable regulations.
14. Maintains confidentiality of all admission information and resident records following HIPPA and the community's Code of Ethics.
15. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

What you will bring:

• Minimum of 3 years experience in hospital or skilled nursing setting required. Prefer at least 5 years experience.

• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills. Must present a professional manner and be able to deal with situations that may be stressful.
• Must have experience working with Title 22 and OBRA Regulations, including, but not limited to, Medicare, PPS, MDS, Care Planning and HIPPA.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively, and work closely with residents, families and staff.
• Bachelor degree in Social Work, Gerontology or related field. Master's degree preferred.

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Our company is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
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