Assistant Director of Social Services
About The Position
The Assistant Director of Social Services coordinates and oversees the day-to-day operations of the Social Service department at CareOne at Peabody. The role follows the company’s Social Service Policies and Procedures Manual, applicable state and federal guidelines, and the National Association of Social Workers’ Code of Ethics. Social Service functions include staff supervision, direct services, advocacy, counseling, service coordination, education, in-service training, policy and program development, and community relations. The position plans and directs a comprehensive social service program supporting residents and families, provides therapeutic intervention, and participates in interdisciplinary care planning. It maintains psychosocial assessments and documentation, contributes to resident care plans, supports resident and family participation, and coordinates family meetings and discharge planning. The role also serves as a liaison among residents, families, outside agencies, and Center administration; handles administrative reporting; supports admissions and referral development; verifies insurance coverage; conducts facility tours; and helps ensure resident safety and compliance with applicable codes and Center plans. This is a full-time position at CareOne at Peabody in Peabody, Massachusetts. The listed annual salary range is $75,000 to $85,000, with compensation dependent on factors including experience, qualifications, credentials, employment status, and work schedule. The practice setting includes sub-acute care, short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and long-term care.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work or a human services field.
- CSW or LSW in the state of operations.
- At least 3 years of Social Work experience.
Nice To Haves
- Long-term care or skilled nursing experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Plan and direct a comprehensive social service program providing support services to residents and families.
- Participate in an interdisciplinary team approach to address the needs of the Center population.
- Provide therapeutic intervention to help residents cope with the social and psychological aspects of illness, impairment, disability, institutionalization, separation, and loss.
- Maintain written documentation in resident medical records according to company policy.
- Conduct initial psychosocial evaluations or assessments and provide required ongoing written documentation, including quarterly documentation and ongoing documentation for short-term residents.
- Develop the social service component of each resident’s plan of care, identifying problems, goals, and approaches.
- Participate in and coordinate interdisciplinary care-planning conferences at admission and required intervals to help develop and revise residents’ overall plans of care.
- Ensure and document resident and/or family input into the care-planning process.
- Serve as a liaison among residents, families, outside agencies, and the Center Administrator to uphold resident rights.
- Conduct family meetings as needed, including new-admission group meetings, support groups, and family and friends council meetings.
- Work in a management capacity and follow Center policies and procedures as a representative of the company’s Centers’ Administration.
- Complete necessary administrative forms and reports under the Administrator’s direction and submit them to the Administrator and/or consultants as required.
- Facilitate discharge planning and develop an organized discharge plan for each resident.
- Promote the safety of Center customers to minimize the potential for fire and accidents.
- Help ensure compliance with legal, safety, health, fire, and sanitation codes; understand the role in Center fire, safety, and disaster plans and remain familiar with current MSDS.
- Coordinate facility admissions by generating referrals.
- Develop and maintain relationships with area referral sources.
- Verify insurance coverage through computer systems or verbal authorization.
- Conduct facility tours for interested outside parties.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including multiple medical plans and pharmacy coverage, Teladoc, multiple dental plans, and a vision plan.
- Health Savings Account, subject to eligibility restrictions.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage.
- Short-term and long-term disability plans.
- Hospital indemnity insurance.
- Critical illness insurance.
- Accident insurance.
- Whole life insurance.
- Medicare Employee Assistance.
- Legal plan.
- Commuter benefits.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Employee Assistance Program available to all employees.
- Paid time off, including vacation and sick plans in accordance with state laws.
- Opportunities to advance and grow your career.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
