Director of Social Services

CareOne Group•Cresskill, NJ

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Social Services will abide by and practice according to CareOne Social Service Policies and Procedures Manual, State and Federal guidelines and the National Association of Social Workers & Code of Ethics's. Social Service functions include but are not limited to: supervising social service staff, direct services, advocacy, counseling, service coordination, education, in-servicing, policy and program development and community relations. The role involves acting as a resource to other Social Workers, assisting with recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and orienting new staff, and establishing standards of practice. The Director will also assist with updating the Policy and Provision manual, implement a peer review process, and establish communication channels with other Social Workers through regular meetings. Participation in Center-based Quality Improvements and submitting monthly reports to the RDO are also key functions. The position involves planning and directing a comprehensive social service program, participating in an interdisciplinary team approach, and providing therapeutic intervention to help residents cope with social and psychological aspects of their illnesses, impairments, or disabilities. Maintaining written documentation in the resident's medical record, performing initial evaluations/assessments of psychosocial needs, and developing the social service component of the resident's plan of care are crucial. The Director will act as a liaison between residents, families, outside agencies, and the Center Administrator, conduct family meetings, and function in a management capacity. Administrative requirements, facilitating discharge planning, and ensuring the safety of all Center residents are also part of the role. The Director must put customer service first and adhere to the CareOne Culture of Excellence Pledge, ensuring residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere.

Requirements

Master's Degree of Social Work
Current and Active LSW (Licensed Social Worker) licensure as required by the State in which you are working.

Responsibilities

Supervising social service staff
Direct services
Advocacy
Counseling
Service coordination
Education
In-servicing
Policy and program development
Community relations
Acts as a resource to other Social Workers
Assists with recruiting, interviewing and hiring of new personnel
Assists with the orientation of new staff
Establishes standards of practice to establish uniformity of the role
Assists with update and revision of Policy and Provision manual
Implements a peer review process to validate competencies
Establishes communication channels with other Social Workers through regular meetings
Participates in Center based Quality Improvements
Submits monthly reports to RDO to summarize issues
Establishes partnerships with the Office of the Ombudsman
Plans and directs a comprehensive social service program which provides for support services for residents and families
Participates in an interdisciplinary team approach to better serve the needs of the Center
Provides for therapeutic intervention to help residents cope with social and psychological aspects of their illnesses, impairments, or disabilities as well as their feelings about institutionalization and separation from family, community, physical and emotional loss
Maintains written documentation in the resident's medical record per CareOne policy
Performs an initial evaluation/assessment of each resident's psychosocial needs to be placed in the medical record. Written documentation, at least quarterly, is required for each resident. Short term residents require ongoing written documentation. For required written documentation CareOne and State and Federal Guidelines are to be followed
Develops social service component of the resident's plan of care identifying specific problems, goals and approaches. Participates in and coordinates per Center policy, interdisciplinary care planning conferences at time of admission and at prescribed intervals therefore in order to help develop and revise the overall plan of care for residents. Ensures and documents that residents/families have input into the care planning process
Acts as liaison between residents, families, outside agencies, and the Center Administrator to ensure that the resident's rights are maintained
Takes responsibility for conducting family meetings as needed
Functions in a management capacity and adheres to all policies and procedures of the Center as a representative of CareOne Administration
Performs 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
Facilitates discharge planning including the development of an organized discharge plan for all customers
Concerns self with the safety of all Center residents in order to minimize the potential for fire and accidents. Also ensures that the Center adheres to legal, safety, health, fire, and sanitation codes by being familiar with his/her in carrying out the Center's fire, safety and disaster plans and by being familiar with current MSDS
Puts customer service first and adheres to the CareOne Culture of Excellence Pledge. Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights