Assistant Director of Social Services

CareOne•Beverly, MA

10d

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 Essex Park. 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-servicing, policy and program development, and community relations. The position plans and directs a comprehensive social service program for residents and families, provides therapeutic support, maintains psychosocial assessments and other resident-record documentation, and contributes to care planning and discharge planning. It also serves as a liaison among residents, families, outside agencies, and Center administration. The role includes administrative and management duties, supporting Center safety and regulatory compliance, and coordinating admissions and referral relationships.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work or a human services field.
Possess a 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 for residents and families.
Participate in an interdisciplinary team approach to serve the needs of the Center population.
Provide therapeutic intervention to help residents cope with illness, impairments, disabilities, institutionalization, separation from family and community, and physical or emotional loss.
Maintain written documentation in resident medical records according to company policy, including initial psychosocial evaluations and assessments, quarterly documentation, and ongoing documentation for short-term residents.
Develop the social service component of each resident's plan of care, identifying specific problems, goals, and approaches.
Participate in and coordinate interdisciplinary care planning conferences at admission and required intervals, and help develop and revise residents' overall plans of care.
Ensure and document resident and/or family input in the care planning process.
Act as a liaison among residents, families, outside agencies, and the Center Administrator to help ensure resident rights are maintained.
Conduct family meetings as needed, including new-admission group meetings, support groups, and family and friends council meetings.
Function in a management capacity and follow Center policies and procedures as a representative of the Company's Centers' Administration.
Complete required administrative forms and reports under the Administrator's direction and submit reports to the Administrator and/or consultants as required.
Facilitate discharge planning, including development of an organized discharge plan for all residents.
Promote the safety of Center customers to minimize the potential for fires and accidents.
Help ensure compliance with legal, safety, health, fire, and sanitation codes; understand the role in fire, safety, and disaster plans and be 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.