Director of Social Services
Looking to advance your Social Services career?
Skilled nursing of Bensalem is looking to hire for the director of Social Services position
Excellent salary as a Director of Social Services but you must have experience
Director of Social Services MSW CSW Responsibilities
- Assists with resident and family transition into the facility
- Completes a comprehensive Psychosocial Assessment for each resident that identifies social, emotional, and psychological needs and strengths
- Identifies medical related social needs of residents, and provides appropriate services to meet the individual
- Collects and compiles resident social information into personal file upon admission
- Maintains lists of facility and community resources available to the residents that can provide assistance in Social Services and clinical care
- Plans, organizes and implements Social Service programs in the facility
- Evaluates effectiveness of Social Service programs in the facility and collaborates the Social Services team, Administration and other facility staff to offer best practices to the residents
- Assesses each resident for discharge and coordinates discharges in the facility
- Advocates for resident’s best interest and total care in Social Services and clinical care
- Conducts resident interviews and ensures that relevant MDS sections (i.e. cognitive, mood, behavior, patient goal setting) and Care Area Assessments are completed in accordance with regulation
- Performs other related job duties as required as a Director of Social Services
Director of Social Services Qualifications:
- Minimum of a Bachelors degree in social work orhuma services related major including sociology, gerontology,psychology, rehab counceling or special ed
- 1 year in healthcare setting where the individual is working as a supervisor social worker who works directly with individuals
- Long Term Care experience
Competitive Benefits for a Director of Social Services
Equal Opportunity Employer