Director of Social Services

Westminster Brand 051816 • Bradenton, FL

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Work With Excellence, Serve With Heart! Join the 5 star team at Westminster Bradenton, a beautiful waterfront life plan retirement community located near downtown Bradenton. Currently seeking a compassionate, dedicated individual for our full time Director of Social Services. EOE, DFWP "We honor those who served". Why work for us? - Competitive Hourly Wage (Depending on Experience) - Comprehensive Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and 403b - Generous Paid Time Off Plan - Work Alongside Industry Experts That Take Pride in Their Work - Supportive Management Team That Put Employees First - Warm and Friendly Work Environment - Beautiful, Well-Maintained Facility Conveniently Located Near Downtown Bradenton - Flexible Schedule - Plenty of Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities JOB SUMMARY: Assure that the emotional and social needs of all residents are met & maintained on an individual basis in accordance with regulatory guidelines and our established standards and guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work required
• 3 Years experience in skilled nursing facility or medically related area is required

Nice To Haves

• Master Degree in Social Work preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive psychosocial assessments and care plans for all residents.
• During the Admission process tour facility and available accommodations with potential residents and family members.
• Review and obtain signatures for required documentation (see procedure).
• Resident and family outreach – advocate for the residents.
• Main contact for the family members.
• Access to community resources and present residents/family member with health care provider availability; includes home health care, hospice, equipment provider, etc.
• Manage discharge planning; responsible for appropriate discharges to a less restrictive setting (outside health services).
• Internal contact for resolving resident/family member grievances.
• As a Grievance Coordinator maintains a Grievance Log (accept/write grievances on behalf of party); conducts investigations and follow ups with resolutions.
• Conducts abuse prevention In-services for staff members.
• Completes QA and Audits.
• Monitors psychotropic medications, mood and behavioral symptoms.
• Obtain consent from residents or HC Surrogate for psych med use and maintain in psychoactive medications binder.

Benefits

• Competitive Hourly Wage (Depending on Experience)
• Comprehensive Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and 403b
• Generous Paid Time Off Plan
• Work Alongside Industry Experts That Take Pride in Their Work
• Supportive Management Team That Put Employees First
• Warm and Friendly Work Environment
• Beautiful, Well-Maintained Facility Conveniently Located Near Downtown Bradenton
• Flexible Schedule
• Plenty of Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director