Must be knowledgeable of admissions and discharge procedures in conjunction with all current laws, as well as be familiar with residents’ rights and documentation requirements in accordance with current regulations and/or guidelines. Experience with Epic preferred.
Apple Rehab is a family owned and operated company that treats residents and staff like family too. Our expert team of senior management is located at our home office, right in Avon, CT, ensuring superior care from a local company. Our leadership is not across the country, but rather in your backyard.
Job Description:
Rate Range: $28- $35 based on experience
Director of Social Services
The Director of Social Services is responsible for implementing and documenting a plan of care related to the resident’s social/emotional needs in the electronic medical record. The Director of Social Services is also responsible for collaborating with the nursing, MDS and rehabilitation departments to facilitate discharge plans for residents. The Director of Social Services is responsible for informing and educating the staff/resident/family/responsible party of the resident’s personal and property rights, as well as his/her rights related to health services as pertaining to the resident. The Director of Social Services maintains updated resources for residents and families in regards to community resources and services, as well as service agencies and organizations. Maintains a record of all reported concerns, assists in resolving them and assures appropriate follow up and documentation. The Director of Social Services is easily accessible to residents, family and staff. Provides timely referrals to appropriate agencies for assistance to the resident/family (i.e. conservatorship application, Medicaid application, etc).
Qualifications:
Apple Rehab offers an attractive benefit package for employees of 30 hours or greater that may include the following:
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