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Director of Social Services
Prairie Meadows Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center - Floresville, TX
posted 3 months ago
About the position
The Director of Social Services is responsible for overseeing the provision of medically related social services to residents in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility. This role involves ensuring that residents achieve and maintain their highest practicable physical, mental, and psycho-social well-being, while adhering to professional standards and regulatory requirements. The Director supervises social workers, collaborates with the facility administrator, and allocates resources effectively to meet the needs of residents.
Responsibilities
- Meet with residents and families during the admission process to review policies on advanced directives and resident rights.
- Conduct and document social services evaluations to identify resident problems and needs.
- Provide or arrange for social work services based on resident and family needs.
- Assist residents with financial planning as needed.
- Keep residents' families informed about resident issues, personal needs, and changes in care assignments.
- Maintain a current list of community resources for referrals.
- Establish criteria to ensure services meet established quality standards.
- Demonstrate interpersonal skills to interact effectively with residents, families, and staff.
- Evaluate residents' behavior and psycho-social needs to inform treatment interventions.
- Implement social service interventions to achieve treatment goals and enhance residents' quality of life.
- Communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary care setting.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a related human services field.
- One year of supervised social work experience in a healthcare setting.
- Current Social Work license in the state.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to supervise and motivate others.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to social work in long-term care.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in long-term care settings.
- Familiarity with community resources for social services.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
