Social Services Director - Case Worker

Brookdale Senior Living•Sarasota, FL

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About The Position

Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You'll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. Brookdale Palmer Ranch is Hiring a Director of Social Services / Case Worker to join their growing team! A Senior Living community supporting their Seniors thru Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Long Term Care Plans, organizes, develops, and directs the social service programs to ensure that the medical-related emotional and social needs of the residents are met and maintained on an individual basis. This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B. A. or B.S.) in Social Work from four-year college or university; and minimum of two years related supervisory experience and/or training.
ACSW registration
Possesses extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment. Has working knowledge of a functional discipline.
Standing
Walking
Sitting
Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Stoop, kneel, crouch crawl
Talk or hear
Ability to lift: up to 25 pounds
Vision
Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
On-Call on an as needed basis
Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
Requires Travel: Occasionally

Responsibilities

Assesses and identifies medical-related social and emotional needs of the residents. Develops and implements social care plans with the involvement of the resident, his/her family, physician, and other nursing care staff.
Consults with physicians and healthcare team members in dealing with psychosocial factors relating to residents' illnesses, treatments, and discharge plans.
Provides discharge planning, including referrals to community and family social services.
Assists residents with financial and legal matters; provides or arranges for counseling. Assists residents with how to make decisions about their health.
Directly supervises staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; completing performance reviews; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Possesses knowledge of federal and state regulations, including Medicare/Medicaid, to arrange for needed services not covered by state regulations.
Assists with the resident admission process.
Orients and trains employees on social services policies and procedures to ensure understanding and support.
Monitors supply and equipment needs and budget.
Implements policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
Develops and maintains community liaison activities.

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Company provided life insurance
Adoption benefit
Disability (short and long term)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account
Optional life and dependent life insurance
Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan
Tuition reimbursement