Social Services Director

Plans, organizes, develops, and directs the social service programs to ensure that the medical-related emotional and social needs of the residents are met and maintained on an individual basis.Assesses and identifies medical-related social and emotional needs of the residents.

Develops and implements social care plans with the involvement of the resident, his/her family, physician, and other nursing care staff.Consults with physicians and healthcare team members in dealing with psychosocial factors relating to residents' illnesses, treatments, and discharge plans.Provides discharge planning, including referrals to community and family social services.Assists residents with financial and legal matters; provides or arranges for counseling.

Assists residents with how to make decisions about their health.Directly supervises staff.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; completing performance reviews; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.Possesses knowledge of federal and state regulations, including Medicare/Medicaid, to arrange for needed services not covered by state regulations.Assists with the resident admission process.Orients and trains employees on social services policies and procedures to ensure understanding and support.Monitors supply and equipment needs and budget.Implements policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.Develops and maintains community liaison activities.This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position.

It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities.

An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for DiversityWhy Join Brookdale Galleria?Serving Seniors over 30 years and we are in the heart of the Galleria surrounded by fantastic shopping, restaurants, and the views from our high rise are 2nd to known of the Houston skyline and Galleria shopping experienceExtensive tenure with in its associates and leadership team, many exceed 10, 20, 30 years here in our community and with this comes consistency, dependability and familiarityGrowth OpportunityBeing Part of the Largest Senior Living Operator that is home to close to 60,000 SeniorsMake Lives Better Including Your Own.

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