Social Services Director

Campbell Street•Lenox, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Services Director is responsible for planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the Social Service Department in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards and established policies and procedures. The role ensures that residents’ medically related emotional and social needs are met and maintained individually. The Director plans and oversees a comprehensive social services program, coordinates admissions and discharges, contributes to interdisciplinary care, provides therapeutic support, maintains resident records, and develops the social service component of each resident’s care plan. The role also advocates for residents’ rights, supports communication with families and outside agencies, facilitates discharge planning, and completes administrative and budget-related duties under the direction of the Administrator.

Requirements

Possess any certification or licensure required by state and federal regulations.

Nice To Haves

Preferred: At least two years of experience in a supervisory capacity in long-term care, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Plan and direct a comprehensive social services program providing support to residents and families.
Coordinate admissions and discharges to help maintain facility census at maximum capacity.
Participate in an interdisciplinary team approach to meet the needs of the facility population.
Provide therapeutic intervention to help residents cope with the social and psychological aspects of illness, impairments, or disabilities, and with separation from family or community and physical or emotional loss.
Maintain written documentation in resident medical records according to facility policy and state and federal guidelines.
Complete an initial biopsychosocial evaluation or assessment for each resident and place it in the medical record; provide ongoing documentation for active cases.
Develop the social service component of each resident’s plan of care, identifying specific problems, goals, and approaches.
Ensure and document resident and family input into the care-planning process.
Act as a liaison and advocate among residents, families, outside agencies, and the Administrator to help maintain residents’ rights.
Conduct family group meetings as needed, such as new-admission groups, support groups, or family and friends’ councils.
Complete required forms and reports under the direction of the Administrator and submit them to the Administrator and/or consultants as required.
Facilitate discharge planning, including development of an organized discharge plan.
Participate in departmental budget planning and provide a monthly report to the Administrator.
Perform additional duties as assigned.