Director of Social Services

Denver North Care Center•Denver, CO

About The Position

Directs the overall operation of the Social Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations and Company policies and procedures to assist each resident and family adjust to placement, illness, and plan of care to attain the highest practicable level of functioning.

Requirements

2-3 years' related experience required
Experience working in a skilled nursing facility
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

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.