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We are seeking a Social Services Director to join our team! The Social Services Director is a member of the interdisciplinary and management team of the nursing center and directly supervises an assistant. The Director of Social Services is responsible for fostering a climate, policies, and routines that enable residents to maximize their individuality, independence, and dignity. This climate shall provide patients/residents with the highest practical level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being and quality of life.Social Services Director RequirementsRequired BA/BS in Social Services/Psychology /gerontology or related field.Preference for LCSWKnowledge of Long Term Care facilitiesAt least 1 to 2 years of Social Services experience in a Skilled Nursing facility settingPrimary Social Services Director ResponsibilitiesIn fulfilling his or her primary duties and responsibilities, the nursing home social worker shall exercise professional judgment in carrying out a variety of activities that maximize the well-being and quality of life of residentsAdministrativeReview facility policies and procedures as part of the facility's interdisciplinary team to assure compliance with state and federal regulationsParticipate in reviewing and setting policies concerning resident care and quality of life.Participate in developing facility social work policiesDevelop, maintain and utilize a listing of current community resources that are useful to residents and their families/significant othersParticipate in quality assurance interdisciplinary team meetingsUnderstand and meet all government requirements for social service documentationDocument progress in meeting the psychosocial needs of residentsAdvocacyWork 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 licensureIdentify community changes and opportunities such as legislation, regulations and programs that affect nursing home residentsWork 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 largeClinicalComplete a social history and psychosocial assessment for each resident that identifies social, emotional, and psychological needsParticipate in the development of a written, interdisciplinary plan of care for each resident that identifies the psychosocial needs/issues of the resident, the goals to be accomplished for those needs/issues, and the appropriate social worker interventionsEnsure or provide therapeutic interventions to assist residents in coping with their transition and adjustment to a long-term care facility, including their social, emotional, and psychological needsEnsure or provide support and education to residents/family members/significant others to assist in their understanding of placement and facility issues in addition to referring them to the appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide the needed servicesProvide groups for residents/family members/significant others as appropriate to their needsProvide clinical interventions to address catastrophic events that occur during the resident's stay in the facilityCoordinate the resident discharge planning process and make referrals for appropriate home care services prior to the resident's return to the communityOther duties may be assignedPAY SCALE: $30 - $35 / HourDepending on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, regularly scheduled work shift, knowledge, skills, experience, and expertise.#NN