Career Services Director jobs in Wilmington, DE

Regency Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a beautiful 100 bed skilled nursing center located in Wilmington, DE, is searching for Director of Social Services.  

The purpose of this position is to provide services to meet the social and/or emotional needs that affect the residents' ability to achieve their highest level of function.  This position participates in the development of residents’ comprehensive care plans and provides social services to residents in compliance with federal, state and local regulations. 

Responsibilities for the Director of Social Services position:

• Develop and implement social service policies and procedures to meet residents’ needs in compliance with federal, state and local regulations

• Develop, coordinate and participate in family and resident activities designed to promote social interaction, reality orientation and intellectual stimulation.
• Develop one-to-one professional relationships with residents and families as needed for counseling.
• Counsel residents and families in dealing with feelings about death or dying and other emotional, mental environmental or physical limitations.
• Assess and complete the sections of the (MDS) Minimum Data Set assigned completely, timely and accurately.
• Document the social service component of the Comprehensive Care Plan for each resident in a timely manner
• Document psycho-social needs, interaction and follow-up action(s) with resident and/or family according to facility policies and procedures.
• Assess, plan and document residents’ discharge needs in accordance with facility discharge planning policy and regulatory requirements. 
• Coordinate family and community resources as needed to solve financial needs and to promote emotional security.

Requirements for the Director for Social Services:

• Bachelor's degree in social work of a bachelor's degree in human services field.  MSW preferred
• Knowledge of Long Term Care regulations is a plus
• Point Click care, MDS's and Care plans experience a plus

Benefits for the Director of Social Services:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Eye Care Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k)
• Great Work Environment

We look forward to reviewing your resume for the position of the Director of Social Services.  EOE