Social Services Director

SLP Operations, LLC•Abilene, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker acts as a resident advocate and plans, organizes, and directs the overall operation of the Social Service Department in coordination with the Administrator and in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards. The position is based in a long-term care facility and involves working with residents with varying levels of care needs. Duties and responsibilities may change based on business needs.

Requirements

Must be a licensed Social Worker in good standing with the state.
Must be able to interact positively with residents, families, and regulatory agencies, and collaborate with employees at all levels.
Must maintain consistent attendance and be willing to work long or irregular hours, often under pressure.
Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and remove assistive devices as needed to clean equipment properly.
Must comply with all local health regulations and successfully complete a post-offer health assessment.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and community agencies.
Must be able to perform physical activities such as walking, reaching, bending, stretching, pulling, and lifting.
Must have adequate fine and gross motor coordination to carry out required tasks.

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, implementing changes as required.
Ensure necessary forms, reports, and progress notes are properly completed and provide informative descriptions of services and residents’ responses.
Participate in community planning, discharge assessments, and discharge plans that meet the needs of the facility, residents, and their families.
Coordinate social services programs with residents, families, staff members, and community agencies through interviews, consultations, and direct involvement.
Provide residents’ families with information about available support agencies and financial assistance programs.
Maintain resident confidentiality; treat residents with kindness, dignity, and respect; and comply with Resident’s Rights rules.
Monitor social services to ensure residents’ emotional and social needs are met and ensure personnel are knowledgeable about those needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.