Social Services Director

Phoenix Senior Living•Myrtle Beach, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to assist in implementing, evaluating, and participating in the overall operation of the social services department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards and regulations.

Requirements

Must be a licensed social worker or qualified professional.
Must have experience in a social work capacity within a hospital, or long-term care facility, preferred.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public.
Must be knowledgeable of social work and gerontology.
Must be able to relate information concerning resident needs.
Must be able to work harmoniously with other personnel.

Responsibilities

Participate in the development of a resident-centered care plan for each resident.
Involve the resident/family in planning individualized objectives and goals for the resident.
Communicate the social, psychological, and emotional needs of the resident/family to other members of the IDT.
Complete and sign social services components of the Minimum Data Set (MDS), Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) or cognitive assessment.
Collaborate with the IDT prioritizing non-pharmacological interventions for resident behaviors in accordance with facility policies and best practices.
Ensure that the discharge needs of each resident are identified and result in the development of a discharge plan for each resident.
Coordinate transfers or discharges for residents.
Manage the transfer or discharge process when a resident has appealed.
Assist residents who are being transferred to another facility or who are being discharged; assist residents and their resident representatives in selecting a post-discharge care provider.
Refer residents/families to appropriate social services agencies when the facility does not provide the services or needs of the resident.
Participate in the facility assessment and assess individual social services needs and resources.
Assist in obtaining resources from community social, health and welfare agencies to meet the needs of the resident.
Coordinate social services activities with other members of the interdisciplinary team (IDT).
Assist residents, representatives, and families with seeking financial assistance, discharge planning (including collaboration with community agencies) and referrals to other community agencies.
Ensure that each resident receives necessary behavioral health care and services to obtain and maintain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being in accordance with the comprehensive assessment and plan of care.
Provide residents with information concerning resident rights, living wills, etc.
Coordinate resources and assist residents who have limited English proficiency (LEP) including the provision of verbal and written translation of information.
Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff as well as other related departments in planning social services programs and activities.
Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as directed.