Assistant Director of Social Services

CareOne•Newton, MA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Social Services is responsible for the day-to-day coordination and oversight of all aspects of the Social Service department. This role involves adhering to company policies, state and federal guidelines, and the National Association of Social Workers' Code of Ethics. Key functions include supervising staff, providing direct services, advocacy, counseling, service coordination, education, policy development, and community relations.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Social Work or a human services field
Possess a CSW or LSW within the state of operations
3+ years of Social Work Experience

Nice To Haves

Long term care/skilled nursing experience preferred

Responsibilities

Plan and direct a comprehensive social service program which provides for support services for residents and families.
Participate in an interdisciplinary team approach to better serve the needs of the Center population.
Provide therapeutic intervention to help residents cope with the social and psychological aspects of their illnesses, impairments, or disabilities, as well as their feelings about institutionalization and separation from family, community, and loss.
Maintain written documentation in the resident medical record per the company's policy.
Perform an initial evaluation/assessment of each resident's psychosocial needs to be placed on the medical record.
Develop the social service component of the resident's plan of care identifying specific problems, goals, and approaches.
Participate in and coordinate interdisciplinary care planning conferences at the time of admission and at required intervals to assist in developing and revising the overall plan of care for residents.
Ensure and document that residents and/or families have input into the care planning process.
Act as a liaison between residents, families, outside agencies, and the Center Administrator to ensure resident rights are maintained and upheld.
Conduct family meetings as needed (e.g., new admission group meetings, support groups, family and friends council).
Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms and reports under the direction of the Administrator and submitting such reports to the Administrator and/or consultants as required.
Facilitate discharge planning including the development of an organized discharge plan for all residents.
Ensure the safety of all Center customers to minimize the potential for fire and accidents.
Ensure that the Center adheres to legal, safety, health, fire, and sanitation codes by being familiar with their role in carrying out the Center's fire, safety, and disaster plans and by being familiar with current MSDS.
Coordinate admissions to the facility through generating referrals.
Develop and maintain relationships with area referral sources.
Verify insurance coverage through computer systems or verbal authorization.
Conduct tours of the facility for all outside interested parties.