Social Services Director (Experience in SNF required)

Job Title: Social Services Director

Job Summary: The Social Services Director is responsible for providing medically related social services to support residents in achieving the highest practicable level of self-care, independence, and well-being.

This role involves coordinating social services, evaluating resident needs, and assisting with healthcare decisions, emotional support, and community resource coordination.

Key Responsibilities:


* Assess residents' social service needs by evaluating social, family, psychological, and emotional factors.


* Establish care plans by setting goals with residents and their families.


* Provide emotional support and counseling to residents and families, addressing concerns such as coping with physical disabilities, health-related fears, and grief.


* Assist residents with healthcare decisions and securing appropriate prosthetics or assistive devices.


* Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure residents receive necessary services.


* Assist in discharge planning, securing necessary services, equipment, and referrals.


* Organize and track personal belongings, respond to reports of missing items, and assist with personal shopping.


* Arrange outpatient appointments and on-site ancillary patient services (e.g., optometry, podiatry, dentistry, and psychiatric services).


* Develop and maintain strong relationships with facility departments and external agencies to enhance social services.


* Document resident social service status and maintain accurate records.


* Provide in-service training to staff as needed.

Qualifications:


* Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Human Services required; Master of Social Work (MSW) preferred.


* Licensed Social Worker


* Minimum of 2 years of supervised social work experience in a healthcare setting.


* Experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility is REQUIRED.


* Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.


* Ability to read and comprehend technical procedures, policy manuals, and present information effectively.


* Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret various forms of instructions.