Job Summary
The Director of Social Services is responsible for assessing, organizing, planning and evaluating the quality and appropriateness of Social Services provided in the facility under the supervision of the Administrator. The Director of Social Services manages the department in the provision of medically related social services that assist residents to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental and psycho social well-being.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Interviews residents and families to obtain relevant past and present adjustments, behavior and lifestyle.
- Documents progress and updates plans of care at the interdisciplinary care conference
- Ascertains potential and develops discharge plans when clients are admitted
- Acts as resident/family advocate and ensure the resident is knowledgeable in and exercises his/her rights
- Provides Discharge planning services (e.g., helping to place a resident on a waiting list for community congregate living, arranging intake for home care services for residents returning home, assisting with transfer arrangements to other facilities, working in cooperation with outside agencies toward safe discharges);
- Counsel residents and families in dealing with feelings about death or dying and other emotional, mental environmental or physical limitations.
Qualifications and Skills
Required education:
- Bachelor's in social work or related field required, Master's preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Relocate:
- Waycross, GA 31501: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person