Social Service Director

JOB TITLE: Social Service Supervisor/Director

DEPARTMENT: Social Service

REPORTS TO: Facility Administrator

The Social Service Supervisor/Director oversees the day-to-day operation of the Social Service Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations. The Social Service Supervisor ensures that each resident and family adjusts to placement, illness, and plan of care to attain the highest practicable level of functioning

• Oversees interviewing and obtaining information from residents and families to assist in development of psychosocial history, assessment, and plan of care upon admission, quarterly and upon change of condition for social service needs.

• Assists residents and families with transition and adjustment to placement in facility.

• Assists with determination of legal status of residents upon admission, provides information and obtains copies of advance directives, assures that a resident and family wishes regarding treatment (including Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) and withholding treatment) are implemented in accordance with Company policy.

• Informs the resident/family of resident's personal and property rights.

• Provides input on social, psychological, emotional needs of resident/family to Administrator.

• Ensures residents have required evaluations for visual, audio, mental health, and dental needs, and follows up as appropriate.

• Ensures the comfort of patients and residents.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field.

• Must possess a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Must have the ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish this job.

• Must have the ability to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and to work cooperatively with the other associates.

• Must maintain regular attendance.

• Must meet all local health regulations and pass post-employment physical exam, if required. This requirement also includes drug screening, criminal background investigation, and reference inquiry.

• Must be able to communicate verbally in a positive and professional manner.

• Must be capable of performing the essential job functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Manager of the Day (One Saturday or Sunday Per month)

Physical and Sensory requirements (with or without the aid of mechanical devices): Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, grasping, fine-hand coordination, pushing and pulling; ability to communicate with residents; ability to distinguish smells and temperatures; ability to read and write; and ability to remain calm under emergency situations and while dealing with multiple tasks.