Social Services Director
About The Position
At River Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation , we believe everyone deserves a great life, including you. Our commitment is to provide love, attention and optimal care one resident at a time. We realize consistently fulfilling this commitment depends on the success of caring professionals like you, who build their careers with us. Together, we’re setting the standard in the delivery of rehabilitation, quality post-acute services and long-term care. Join us and discover how many lives you can change, including yours. Your talent will make a difference every day and we will make it count for you! The Social Worker acts as a resident advocate and plans, organizes, and directs the overall operation of the Social Services Department under current federal, state and local standards.
Requirements
- Must be a Licensed Social Worker in good standing.
Nice To Haves
- Longterm care experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and direct all social services functions
- ensure an ongoing Quality Assurance program and develop and implement appropriate plans of action to correct deficiencies
- consult with and coordinate social services activities with other departments and implement changes as required
- ensure that necessary forms, reports and progress notes are properly completed and contain informative descriptions of the services provided and the residents’ responses to the services
- participate in community planning, discharge assessments and discharge plans that meet the needs of the facility, the residents and their families
- coordinate social services programs with the residents and their families, staff members and community agencies through interviews, consultations and direct involvement in the programs
- provide information to residents and their families concerning available support agencies and financial assistance programs to meet the needs of the residents.
- Maintain resident confidentiality; treat residents with kindness, dignity and respect, know and comply with Residents’ Rights rules
- monitor social services to ensure that the residents’ emotional and social needs are met; ensure that all personnel are knowledgeable about residents’ emotional and social needs.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Flexible schedules
- Opportunity to build a meaningful career
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
