Director of Social Services
About The Position
Apple Rehab Guilford is an 86-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Guilford, Connecticut. The Director of Social Services implements and documents plans of care addressing residents’ social and emotional needs in the electronic medical record. The role collaborates with nursing, MDS, and rehabilitation departments to facilitate resident discharge plans; informs and educates staff, residents, families, and responsible parties about residents’ personal, property, and health-service rights; and maintains current information about community resources, services, agencies, and organizations. The Director maintains records of reported concerns, helps resolve them, ensures appropriate follow-up and documentation, remains accessible to residents, families, and staff, and makes timely referrals to agencies for assistance, such as conservatorship or Medicaid applications.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited program in social work or a related field; a BSW is required.
- Knowledge of admissions and discharge procedures and applicable laws.
- Familiarity with residents’ rights and documentation requirements under current regulations or guidelines.
- Attention to detail, good follow-through, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Ability to be innovative and find creative ways to serve varied resident needs while maintaining a customer focus.
- Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to cooperate in assisting others and work as part of a team.
- Patience, tact, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude toward residents and their support networks.
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
- Ability to communicate professionally with residents, staff, and family members.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a long-term care facility.
- Experience with current Requirements of Participation regulations.
Responsibilities
- Implement and document plans of care related to residents’ social and emotional needs in the electronic medical record.
- Collaborate with nursing, MDS, and rehabilitation departments to facilitate discharge plans.
- Inform and educate staff, residents, families, and responsible parties about residents’ personal and property rights and rights related to health services.
- Maintain updated information about community resources, services, agencies, and organizations for residents and families.
- Maintain records of reported concerns, assist in resolving them, and ensure appropriate follow-up and documentation.
- Remain accessible to residents, families, and staff.
- Provide timely referrals to appropriate agencies for resident and family assistance, including conservatorship and Medicaid applications.
Benefits
- Scholarships and career growth opportunities
- 4 weeks paid time off
- 7 paid holidays
- Health insurance benefits
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD telephone service
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement program
- Longevity credit
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
