Social Services Director

SLP Operations, LLC•Llano, TX

About The Position

The Social Worker acts as a resident advocate and plans, organizes, and directs the overall operation of the Social Service Department in coordination with the Administrator and in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards. The role oversees social services functions, quality assurance, coordination with other departments and community agencies, documentation, and support for residents and their families. The position is based in a long-term care facility and involves working with residents with varying levels of care needs. Work may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts. The employer is SLP Operations, LLC, an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.

Requirements

Must be a licensed Social Worker in good standing with the state.
Must be able to interact positively with residents, families, and regulatory agencies, and collaborate with employees at all levels.
Must be able to maintain consistent attendance and be willing to work long or irregular hours, often under pressure.
Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and remove assistive devices as needed to clean equipment properly.
Must comply with local health regulations and successfully complete a post-offer health assessment.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and community agencies.
Must be able to perform physical activities such as walking, reaching, bending, stretching, pulling, and lifting.
Must have adequate fine and gross motor coordination to carry out required tasks.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and direct all social services functions.
Ensure an ongoing Quality Assurance program and develop and implement plans of action to correct deficiencies.
Consult with and coordinate social services activities with other departments and implement changes as required.
Ensure forms, reports, and progress notes are properly completed and include informative descriptions of services provided and residents’ responses.
Participate in community planning, discharge assessments, and discharge plans that meet the needs of the facility, residents, and their families.
Coordinate social services programs with residents and their families, staff members, and community agencies through interviews, consultations, and direct involvement.
Provide residents’ families with information about available support agencies and financial assistance programs.
Maintain resident confidentiality; treat residents with kindness, dignity, and respect; and comply with Resident’s Rights rules.
Monitor social services to ensure residents’ emotional and social needs are met and ensure personnel are knowledgeable about those needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.