What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Social Services position at Burlingame Skilled Nursing?
QUALIFICATIONS:
A Masters Degree in Social Work or a human services field including but not limited to sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling and psychology.
One year of supervised work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals, preferred.
Essential Functions:
Performs general management functions such as hiring, disciplining and evaluating employees.
Evaluates Quality Indicators/Quality Measures monthly to audit department performance.
Performs skill testing with other members of Social Services Department; delivers or arranges for additional training for social services staff members when needed.
Arranges/participates in social services staff orientation.
Develops and delivers culturally-sensitive training to all disciplines to meet the psychosocial needs of the residents. Utilizes classroom training and spontaneous “on the floor” training opportunities.
Participates in new employee orientation, including but not limited to education on resident rights, abuse/neglect, behaviors and culture change/resident-centered care.
Directs development and maintenance of a comprehensive list of services in the community (such as dentists and eyeglass repair shops that accept Medicaid). The list is available for use by center staff in obtaining needed services for residents and by residents and families upon discharge.
Provides direct psychosocial intervention to residents and residents’ significant others.
Assists residents’ families/significant others in coping with skilled nursing placement, physical illness and disabilities of the resident, and the grieving process.
Directs and guides staff in completing psychosocial assessments, screening instruments, relevant MDS sections and RAPS in a timely manner.
Primary liaison with psychological and psychiatric service providers.
Creates integrated, person-centered care plan based on strengths and preferences of the resident.
Periodically evaluates care plan for effectiveness of interventions; updates care plan as needed.
Documents observations and events in the resident’s medical record as needed; assesses and documents psychosocial impact of life events, health concerns, condition change.
Facilitates interdisciplinary review of distressing behaviors exhibited by some residents, utilizing a holistic approach to resolve concerns.
Facilitates interdisciplinary review and reduction attempts of psychotropic drug use
Collaborates with Activities Department to develop activities and psychosocial interventions that support resident independence and recovery.
Performs other tasks as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Social work: 5 years (Preferred)
- Healthcare: 5 years (Preferred)
- Skilled Nursing: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40 - $45