Social Services Director

Cherry Hill Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center•Johnston, RI

About The Position

The Social Services Director plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the Social Services department. The role ensures patients’ medically related emotional and social needs are met in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The director implements a social services program that complies with State, Federal, corporate, and division guidelines; advocates for patients and educates staff about patient rights; supports patients and families; and supervises social services staff.

Requirements

Must be currently registered or licensed in the applicable state and maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
A bachelor’s degree is required if working in a facility with 120 or more beds, subject to state law.
Knowledge of practices and procedures, and of laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
Ability to implement and interpret departmental programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Proficiency in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in health care social work preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, develop, and direct the Social Services department.
Implement a social services program that meets patients’ medically related social and emotional needs and complies with State, Federal, corporate, and division guidelines.
Act as a patient advocate and educate staff regarding patient rights.
Chart appropriately and in a timely manner.
Assist patients and families through education, financial planning assistance, and liaison with community agencies.
Recruit, select, hire, train, evaluate, counsel, and supervise social services staff.
Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant action.
Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
Follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures, and adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and required compliance training.