What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Social Services position at Flint Ridge Healthcare?
Flint Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Newark, OH is seeking a full time Social Service Director. The social worker will work with residents in the nursing home by identifying their psychosocial, mental, and emotional needs along with providing, developing, and/or aiding in the access of services to meet those needs. Social worker is responsible for fostering a climate, policies and routines that enable residents to maximize their individuality, independence, and dignity. This climate shall provide residents with the highest practical level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being and quality of life.
- Review facility policies and procedures as part of the facility’s interdisciplinary team to assure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Develop, maintain, and utilize a listing of current community resources that are useful to residents and their families/significant others.
- Understand and meet all government requirements for social service documentation.
- Work with the interdisciplinary team and administration to promote and protect resident rights and the psychological well-being of each resident. Prevent and address resident abuse as mandated by law and professional licensure.
- Work with residents, families, significant others, and staff to provide support, information, and organization for taking a more proactive role in self advocacy to improve the quality of life/care for individual residents and those who live and work within the nursing home and the community at large.
- Discharge planning
Requirements:
- Licensed social worker
- Long-term care experience preferred
Benefits:
- Medical, vision, & dental insurance
- Life insurance and disability plan options
- Paid time off
- 401K