Social Svcs Dir IHCC

PruittHealth•Macon, GA

10d

About The Position

The Social Services Director is responsible for coordinating and directing Social Services in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, established procedural guidelines, and directions from the Administrator. The role applies professional social work practices and respects residents’ rights, dignity, and individuality while advocating for residents. The director addresses residents’ behavioral and psychiatric needs through assessments, treatment recommendations, and referrals; coordinates discharge planning with residents and families; assists with advance directives; resolves and tracks grievances; completes psychosocial assessments; coordinates family council meetings and ancillary appointments; and participates in surveys, required reporting, training, and safety and compliance activities. The role also provides warm, professional, and helpful communication to residents, families, visitors, and clients.

Requirements

For buildings with more than 120 beds, a bachelor’s degree in social work or a human services field such as sociology, gerontology, special education, rehabilitation, counseling, or psychology.
At least one year of supervised social work experience in a healthcare or long-term care setting working directly with patients.
Previous supervisory experience.
Good interpersonal and communication skills; customer-service orientation.

Nice To Haves

Master of Social Work (MSW) preferred.

Responsibilities

Apply standards of professional Social Service work practice.
Respect and promote residents’ rights, dignity, individuality, and self-determination; advocate for residents’ rights.
Respond to behavioral and psychiatric issues by completing behavioral and psychosocial assessments, providing treatment recommendations, and making referrals to appropriate mental and behavioral health providers.
Coordinate discharge plans with residents and families.
Assist patients and families with advance directives in accordance with federal regulations.
Resolve and track grievances.
Complete psychosocial assessments of residents.
Coordinate family council meetings.
Coordinate ancillary appointments as necessary.
Participate in center or agency surveys, including Licensure/JCAHO surveys, and complete subsequently required reports.
Attend continuing education programs and mandatory in-services; maintain current license or certification as required.
Comply with the corporate compliance program and established safety procedures and regulations, including fire protection, smoking regulations, and infection control.
Report job-related functions or tasks involving occupational hazards, including exposure to blood and body fluids.
Perform other related duties as necessary and as directed by the supervisor.
Communicate professionally and warmly with residents, patients, clients, families, and visitors; respond to expressed concerns and answer questions when appropriate.