Social Services Director
Company: Mission Pines
Location: North Las Vegas
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:POSITION PURPOSE:Responsible for planning,
developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the
Social Service Department in accordance with federal, state, and
local standards, as well as established policies and procedures, to
ensure that the medically-related emotional and social needs of the
patients/residents are met and maintained on an individual
basisESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:--- Plans and directs a
comprehensive social services program which provides support
services for residents and families--- Responsible for coordinating
all admissions and discharges to ensure facility census is kept at
its maximum capacity.--- Participates in an interdisciplinary team
approach to better serve the needs of the facility population---
Provides for therapeutic intervention to help residents cope with
the social and psychological aspects of their illnesses,
impairments, or disabilities as well as their feelings about
separation from family/community, physical and emotional loss---
Maintains written documentation in the customer medical record per
facility policy and state and federal guidelines--- Performs an
initial evaluation/assessment of each resident's biopsychosocial
needs to be placed in the medical record. Active cases require
ongoing written documentation.--- Develops social service component
of the resident's plan of care identifying specific problems, goals
and approaches. Ensures and documents that residents/families have
input into the care planning process--- Acts as a liaison/advocate
between residents, families, outside agencies, and the
Administrator to ensure that the resident's rights are
maintained--- Takes responsibility for conducting family group
meetings as needed (new admissions group, support group, family and
friends council, etc.)--- Performs administrative requirements such
as completing necessary forms and reports under the direction of
the Administrator and submitting such reports to the Administrator
and/or consultants as required--- Facilitates discharge planning
including the development of an organized discharge plan---
Participates in departmental budget planning and supplies monthly
report to Administrator--- Perform additional duties as
assignedEDUCATION / REQUIREMENTS:Must possess as a minimum, a
bachelor's degree in Social Work or a bachelor's degree in a human
services plus a minimum of two years experience in a supervisory
capacity in a Long Term Care; or equivalent combination of
education and experience. Must possess any
certifications/licensures required by State
regulations.Responsibilities:
Keywords: Mission Pines, North Las Vegas , Social Services Director, Executive , North Las Vegas, Nevada
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