Director of Social Services

Thornton Care Center•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Director of Social Services who believes in providing great care and having a positive impact on other people's lives. The company values kindness and integrity, striving for excellence in every interaction, and supports employee growth. The Director of Social Services is responsible for the overall operation of the Social Services Department, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, as well as Company policies and procedures. The role aims to assist residents and their families in adjusting to placement, illness, and their plan of care, ultimately helping them attain the highest practicable level of functioning.

Requirements

2-3 years' related experience required
Experience working in a skilled nursing facility
In facilities with 120 beds and over, Bachelor's degree from accredited college in social work or related field required
Commitment to the company mission to consistently deliver high quality, person-centered care with dignity, respect, compassion and integrity, and to enrich every life we touch
Embracing the company values of care & compassion, community, honesty & integrity, teamwork, innovation and safety
Ability to represent Company in an ethical and professional manner, and to maintain accountability
Ability to interact tactfully, effectively, and professionally with other employees, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public, as needed
Must be able to relate to and work with physically and/or mentally ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within facility and treat them with respect and consideration regardless of their cognitive or functional level

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience preferred
In facilities with less than 120 beds, BA degree is preferred

Responsibilities

Respects and upholds all residents' personal and property rights whenever carrying out duties, including knocking before entering a resident's room
Complies with all company and departmental policies and procedures
Assesses residents upon admission, quarterly and upon change of condition for social service needs
Assures that a thorough and timely psychosocial history and assessment are completed for each resident to identify problems, issues, or needs that are addressed through Interdisciplinary Team and Care Plan process
Develops and maintains plan of care in conjunction with facility interdisciplinary team
Assists resident and family with transition and adjustment to placement in the facility
Determines legal status of residents upon admission, provides information and obtains copies of advance directives, assures that resident and family wishes regarding treatment including Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) and withholding treatment are implemented in accordance with Company policies
Provides individual, family, and group services focused on enhancement of psychosocial functioning, social, emotional, and behavioral problems, interpersonal relationships, coping with placement, separation, loss, death and dying