Director of Social Services
Description
Work With Excellence, Serve With Heart!
Join the 5 star team at Westminster Bradenton, a beautiful waterfront life plan retirement community located near downtown Bradenton. Currently seeking a compassionate, dedicated individual for our full time Director of Social Services. EOE, DFWP "We honor those who served".
Why work for us?- Competitive Hourly Wage (Depending on Experience)
- Comprehensive Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and 403b
- Generous Paid Time Off Plan
- Work Alongside Industry Experts That Take Pride in Their Work
- Supportive Management Team That Put Employees First
- Warm and Friendly Work Environment
- Beautiful, Well-Maintained Facility Conveniently Located Near Downtown Bradenton
- Flexible Schedule
- Plenty of Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities
JOB SUMMARY: Assure that the emotional and social needs of all residents are met & maintained on an individual basis in accordance with regulatory guidelines and our established standards and guidelines.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Services and its communities.
+ Prepare comprehensive psychosocial assessments and care plans for all residents.
+ During the Admission process tour facility and available accommodations with potential residents and family members. Review and obtain signatures for required documentation (see procedure).
+ Resident and family outreach – advocate for the residents. Main contact for the family members.
+ Access to community resources and present residents/family member with health care provider availability; includes home health care, hospice, equipment provider, etc.
+ Manage discharge planning; responsible for appropriate discharges to a less restrictive setting (outside health services).
+ Internal contact for resolving resident/family member grievances.
+ As a Grievance Coordinator maintains a Grievance Log (accept/write grievances on behalf of party); conducts investigations and follow ups with resolutions. Conducts abuse prevention In-services for staff members.
+ Completes QA and Audits. Monitors psychotropic medications, mood and behavioral symptoms. Obtain consent from residents or HC Surrogate for psych med use and maintain in psychoactive medications binder.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work required; Master Degree in Social Work preferred 3 Years experience in skilled nursing facility or medically related area is required
Qualifications
Behaviors
Preferred
+ Team Player: Works well as a member of a group+ Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
+ Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Preferred
+ Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help+ Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
+ Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Education
Required
+ Bachelor's Degree or better in Bachelors degree
Preferred
+ Master's Degree or better
Experience
Required
+ 3 years: Years experience in skilled nursing