Social Services Leader

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**## Social Services Leader## Full Time## Chillicothe OH Traditions of Chillicothe, located in Chillicothe Ohio, is a
** 5 Star Rated
** skilled nursing and assisted living, community with a team of health care professionals that is unmatched in the area!

We are owned and operated by
** National Church Residences**, the nation’s largest provider of affordable senior housing and health care services.
*** We are seeking a social services leader who will share in our vision to advance better living and care for seniors!
***** Qualified candidates for this position offer:
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* Education:

Prefer a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work.

* Experience:

One to two years working as a Social Worker, in a health care setting preferred.
** In return, National Church Residences offers an excellent total reward package**
* ** Medical & Rx** (both PPO & HDHP w/HSA) – including coverage for Fertility
* ** Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Pet
** Insurance
* ** Flexible Spending accounts
** for health, dependent care, transportation and parking
* ** Parental Leave
** for 4-weeks @ 100% pay
* ** Short & Long-term Disability
** coverage – 100% company-paid
* Paid Time Off (
** PTO**) and Paid
** Holidays
* ** Access to
**** for child/elder care needs with a stipend
* ** Reimbursement
* * for Tuition expenses
* ** Employee Discounts
** including Tickets, Retail, etc.
* ** Well-being Programs
** including EAP, Tobacco Cessation, Weight-loss, Women’s Reproductive support, and more
* ** 401(a) & 403(b) Retirement plans
** with an automatic 3% company contribution plus another 3% matching contribution
* ** Free Meal
** per shift worked Programs may vary depending on Full Time, Part Time or Contingent status

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Interviews the resident/client before admission to help the resident/client deal with the separation from the usual living patterns and begin to cope with the new environment. Assists inquiring parties/family by giving tours and providing information.
* Interviews family members and tries to alleviate stress and guilt associated with the placement. Encourage continued emotional support from the family for the resident/client.
* Gathers relevant data from the resident/client, family and significant others to complete social history and psycho-social assessment of the resident/client. Provides updated assessments to correct and identify new and/or unexpected problems.
* Gives ongoing emotional support to the resident/client and family and provides counseling and information to help in crises or conflicts.
* Completes necessary documentation on the chart to maintain resident’s/client’s progress.  Acts as a liaison and advocate for the resident/client and family with relevant community resources and professionals when necessary.
* Establishes and maintains credibility and good public relations with community resources.  Serves as liaison for pre-screening process. Coordinates admission with the nursing department.
* Identify and complete psychosocial assessments, care plans and documentation related to resident needs
* Participate and host interdisciplinary care meetings
* Coordinate discharge planning and transition of care
* Receive, document, investigate and resolve resident concerns/grievances
* Identify and coordinate mental and behavioral health care with provider groups
* Coordinate ancillary services that include podiatry, audiology, dental and optometry visits#jointhemission1
** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, military status, disability, genetic information and/or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.*
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