Social Services Director

JOB TITLE:SOCIAL SERVICE DIRECTOR

REPORTS TO:ADMINISTRATION

DEPARTMENT:SOCIAL SERVICE

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:-Must be able to identify social and emotional needs; knowledgeable of methods to use to meet those needs; and provide services to meet those needs. Provide medically- related social services to attain or maintain the highest practical physical, mental, and psycho-social well-being of each resident

JOB REQUIREMENTS:EDUCATION:-High school graduate, previous work experience in long term care

EXPERIENCE:-Bachelor's degree in social work, 2 years experience working in geriatrics, valid driver's licenses

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:-Performs resident admission tasks such as: telephone or personal inquiries, tours, and admission contracts if necessary-Assist residents transferring home or to another institution-Serves as the ombudsman for the facility's residents-Performs social service assessments on each resident from which and individualized Care Plan is written-Prepares social service progress notes quarterly on each resident-Coordinated outpatient appointments to include transportation-Assist residents in meeting their personal ne3eds either by contacting residents families or via a weekly shopping trip-Attends resident council meetings, care plan meetings, and other appropriate committee meetings-Prepares bi-monthly newsletter article-Prepares an annual social services department budget-Performs additional duties as directed by the Administrato

rREQUIRED PHYSICAL -Sitting, standing, or walking indoors

CAPABILITIES:-Lifting 40 lbs maximum-Must be able to hear, see, and speak and able to write and communicate with the residents, their families, and other visitorsI have read the job requirements for the position of Social Services Director and understand what the job demands.

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