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Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the social service programs of this facility.
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Develop preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the social service needs of each resident.
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Develop a written plan of care for each resident that identifies social problems/needs of the resident and the goals to be accomplished for each problem/need identified.
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Ensure that social services components of the MDS are completed and signed on a timely basis.
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Monitor the facility’s QI, QM, and survey reports relative to social services and make recommendations to correct identified problem areas.
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Encourage the resident/family to participate in the development and review of his/her plan of care.
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Assist in the scheduling of care plans and assessments to be presented and discussed at each committee meeting.
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Ensure that all social services personnel are aware of the care plan and that care plans are used in providing daily social services to the resident.
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Review nurses’ notes to determine if the care plan is being followed. Report problem areas to the DONS.
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Assist in the development, administering, and coordinating of department policies and procedures.
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Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards, and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to the Administrator.
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Develop and implement policies and procedures for the identification of medically related social and emotional needs of the resident.
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Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of social care plans and resident assessments.
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Involve the resident/family in planning social service programs when possible.
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Refer resident/families to appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide the services or needs of the resident.
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Provide information to resident/families as to Medicare/Medicaid, and other financial assistance programs available to the resident.
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Provide consultation to members of our staff, community agencies, etc., in efforts to solve the needs and problems of the resident through the development of social service programs.
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Assume the authority, responsibility, and accountability of directing the social service department.
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Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as may be directed.
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Interview residents, or family members, as necessary, to obtain social history.
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Assure that social service progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and of the resident’s response to the service.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (or related field, Psychology, Sociology, Recreational Therapy, etc.)
Prefer:
Experience in working in Skilled Nursing Facility or IMD. Special Treatment Program experience is preferred.
Our employees enjoy:
Competitive pay
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Vacation and sick time
Paid holidays
Career advancement