Social Services Director

Pine Forest•Jackson, MS

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Social Worker position is to provide support to residents and their families in coping with placement in a long-term care facility, under the direction of the Social Services Director and to assure resident safety.

Requirements

Must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience in social work working directly with residents in a health care setting.

Nice To Haves

Preferred, but not required - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a human services field such as, social services, sociology, psychology, special education, or rehabilitative counseling.

Responsibilities

Perform assessment of the resident at admission, upon change of condition and/or annually; create, review and update care plan and progress notes
Assist in the admission process, admission contracts, PAE and PASSAR.
Provide direct psychosocial intervention
Assist resident's family in coping with placement in a skilled nursing facility, physical illness, disabilities of the resident, and the grieving process
Coordinate resident visits with outside services - dental, optical, etc.
Work with the resident, family and other team members to plan discharge.
Participate in-service programs to educate staff regarding psychosocial issues and resident rights, performed by the Social Services Director
Attend and document resident counsel meetings
Conduct job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws.
Must have knowledge of psychosocial practices applicable to a long-term care environment.
Will work cooperatively as a member of a team.
Need to communicate effectively with residents, their families and at all levels of the organization and maintain confidentiality.