What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Services Director position at Sapphire Health Services?
JOB SUMMARY:
JOB SUMMARY:
A Social Services Director working with our Skilled Nursing facility will counsel, and aide residents and families requiring assistance. This position acts to meet those needs through individual and group social services programming. This position also promotes residents’ potential during their stay and collaborates with physician and resident in preparation for discharge.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Interviews all new residents to assess their psychosocial needs
- Performs admission and discharge planning coordination
- Counsel's residents individually, or with family/support groups
- Refers residents to needed services such as Dental, Optometry, Audiology, Podiatry, Psychology, and Psychiatry and other community health resources
- The Social Services Director will compile records and prepare reports such as theft and loss
- Coordinates with nursing department to meet the residents’ optical, dental, and audiological needs and arranges transportation
- Prepares timely documentation of social service interventions and assessments in resident's chart
- Attends resident care meetings, rehabilitation and utilization review, quality assurance, and department head meetings
- Complete appropriate sections of MDS timely
- Other Duties as Assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Services or similar field
- Skilled Nursing experience preferred
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
Benefits of being a Sapphire Health Services employee include, but is not limited to:
- PTO
- 401(K)
- Medical/Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Birthday/Holiday Pay
- Wellness Fund
- Uniform Fund
- Longevity Bonuses
- Tuition Reimbursement
HOW TO APPLY:
At Sapphire Health Services we are dedicated to creating a supportive and enriching environment for both our residents and our team members. If you are a passionate healthcare professional looking to make a difference in the lives of residents, we encourage you to apply!
Address: Portland, OR
ABOUT US: Sapphire Health Services develops and manages care and living solutions including home care, independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. Our focus is steadfast; to create living and care solutions that align with our mission to promote the highest quality of life for our residents, staff and communities. Sapphire supports ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, competitive wages and generous incentives to all of our employees.
- OUR MISSION: TO PROMOTE THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OUR RESIDENTS, STAFF AND COMMUNITIES. WE STRIVE TO TREAT THEM ALL WIT THE GREATEST CONSIDERATION AND RESPECT -
Social Services Director
Sapphire at Gracelen Terrace -
Portland, OR
