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Social Services Director
Location:
Manchester, IA
Description:
Job Summary Responsible to provide medically related social work services so that each resident/patient may attain or maintain the highest practicable level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. Essential Job Functions Every effort had been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position. Resident Rights Knows and respects patient rights. Ensures all protected health information is kept confidential. Reports all complaints made by patients to supervisor. Reports all allegations of resident abuse, neglect and/or misappropriation of patient properly. Safety and Sanitation Follows established safety policies and procedures. Observes safety needs of patient as indicated in care plan. Wears and/or uses safety equipment and supplies when indicated and properly trained to use. Demonstrates job-specific knowledge of fire and disaster preparedness during drills or actual situations. Staff Development Attends and participates in scheduled in-service training, educational classes and meetings to maintain current certification and as mandated by regulatory agencies and company policies. Participates in QAA process. Trains staff in attending to patient's psychosocial needs and behavioral symptoms. Social Worker Responsibilities Identifies cognitive impairments, signs of mood problems, and psychosocial needs and follows-up as needed Communicates effectively with the interdisciplinary team, residents, families, and community agencies Maintains accurate and timely documentation which complies with federal/state regulations, Good Neighbor Society Corporate Policy and specific center practices, including but not limited, Advanced Directives, Minimum Data Set, Social Service History and Assessment, Raps, Care Plans, Social Service Progress Notes, Behavior Tracking, monitoring of cognitive and psychosocial changes, PASARR and Discharge Planning documentation, and psych services. Supports each resident's right to self-determination; documents resident refusal of services offered; informs resident of any therapeutic alternatives to the refused service; involves others, as appropriate, to help educate the resident about the alternatives. Facilitates communication among resident, family, and interdisciplinary team members aimed at provision of risk/benefit information to support informed decision-making. Coordinates interdisciplinary team care conferences. Makes appropriate referrals to other consultants, community agencies, or center departments in order to facilitate the resident's maximum use of resources, and to promote the resident's increased level of social functioning. Provides assistance with the resident admission to assure a smooth transition; contacts the new resident and/or family as needed to ensure that needs are being met and that difficulties are being resolved. Informs resident, family, or legal representative of Medicare/Medicaid program benefits and assists with application for these alternative funding programs for nursing home care. Encourages resident autonomy by promoting attendance at patient council meetings. Advises resident of his/her right to vote, and provides assistance with voting, if requested. Provides orientation and in-service training, as directed by the Administrator, to nursing home personnel regarding resident rights, advanced directives and limited treatment practices, and the social/emotional needs of the aged and/or disabled, and behavior management guidelines and documentation. Liaison with consultant psych professionals. Administrative Responsibilities Coordinates work of department with work of other departments. Attends and participates in staff meetings and other center meetings and sits on required committees. Assists in developing and updating departmental procedures and policies. Follows Good Neighbor Society Policies and Procedures manual. Participates in department budget planning and supplies monthly report to Administrator upon request. Performs any miscellaneous work assignments as may be required. Education Bachelor's Degree in Social Work required; Current Social Work license required. High School diploma required; Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a Human Services field desirable. Experience Two years of social work supervised experience working directly with geriatric clients in a health care setting, desirable. Physical Demands Primarily sedentary in nature. Maximum lifting of approximately 10 pounds with occasional lifting of small objects. Sitting, standing, walking, talking and hearing. Travel N/A Working Conditions Primarily inside in well-lighted , well-ventilated areas Principal Contacts Works closely with the residents, family members, legal representatives, and other staff.
Company:
Good Neighbor Society
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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Social Services Director is a Executive Director Job at Good Neighbor Society located in Manchester IA. Find other listings like Social Services Director by searching Oodle for Executive Director Jobs.
Social Services Director is a Executive Director Job at Good Neighbor Society located in Manchester IA. Find other listings like Social Services Director by searching Oodle for Executive Director Jobs.