Social Services Director

Otterbein SeniorLife•Lebanon, OH

About The Position

We are looking for skilled, compassionate Social Services Director who desire a career that matters in a community that values their expertise. At Otterbein, you’re more than an employee, you’re a Partner in Caring. Together, we work side by side toward a shared goal: delivering person-centered care that respects every resident and the choices they make. Whether in our vibrant communities, our welcoming small house neighborhoods, Home Health, Hospice or Home Office, we provide the highest level of compassionate, quality care. Join our team of Partners who are talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, endearing, and truly one-of-a-kind. The Social Services Director for Rehabilitation Services reports to the Administrator. The Social Services Director will work closely with the residents and family members of those residing on the memory care support unit. The Social Services Director identifies and facilitates social and emotional needs of the residents, families, and responsible party. Assists them with the adjustment to the psychosocial and socio-economic impact of illness; assists the continuity of care by linking patients and families with community resources to resolve personal, financial, and environmental difficulties related to illness that will maintain or improve their ability to manage their everyday physical, mental, and psychosocial needs.

Requirements

Education: Must possess an OH Licensed Social Worker and a Bachelor’s degree.
Experience: Previous experience in long-term health care facility preferred.
The holder of this position should have relevant experience and social service and or customer service training.

Responsibilities

Will assist with admission paperwork and inquiry process as needed.
Organizes the social services needed to meet the psychosocial needs of Rehab residents to include adjustment to the facility through resident interviews and assessments.
Maintains contact with residents, families and responsible parties, as appropriate, involving them in resident’s care and providing them with non-medical progress reports when requested. Maintains contact with all residents to ensure all needs continue to be met.
Documents and maintains appropriate documentation in a timely manner to ensure social service compliance.
Participates in routine meetings with the IDT team. Attends and participates in weekly resident Care plan conferences with input to other disciplines concerning psychosocial needs.
Maintain records of residents who are currently under benevolent care and make contact with residents and family members/responsible parties when resident is eligible to apply for Medicaid and when resident is transferring to a Comprehensive –Medicaid Certified bed.
Ensures social services issues comply with all facility policies and procedures as well as State and Federal requirements and guidelines.
Complete annual requirements eligibility re-determination by work with the local Department of Child Services and Division of Family Resources.
Provide consultation to staff concerning resident rights and needs of the elderly, and others relating to social service needs.
Make contacts with family members or residents as needed to discuss Medicaid application process, eligibility requirements document that are needed to apply and who to contact to initiate the Medicaid application process.
Maintain a close working relationship with all departments to assure appropriate and efficient decisions about services provided and discharges.
Maintain a working knowledge of federal and state regulations.

Benefits

Health & Wellness
Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
Vision & Dental Insurance
Pet Insurance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support
Financial Security
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one
Paid Holidays for a healthy work-life balance
Access to DailyPay, enabling you to access up to 100% of your earned wages on a daily basis
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study
Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College
Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challenges
Legal & Identity Theft Protection
Growth & Development
University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts
Multiple Partner Discounts available for various products and services through Access Perks
Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work
Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked.