Social Services Director

DEPARTMENT:
Administration SUPERVISOR:
Administrator and/or Corporate Designee POSITION SUMMARY

The Social Service Director is responsible for the provision of resident services to improve and/or maintain their psychosocial well-being.

The following represents the essential functions of the Social Service Director's role. This list is intended to be a general description of duties and responsibilities; however, it is subject to change according to the needs of the facility determined by the Administrator and/or Corporate Designee.

• The Social Service Director (SSD) is responsible for the provision of resident services to improve and/or maintain their psychosocial well-being.
• The Social Service Director frequently rounds the building to visit with the residents to assess psychosocial needs. SSD is responsible for reviewing 24- hour nursing report to see if documentation suggests need for psychosocial intervention.
• The Social Services Director will maintain a list of residents to see psychosocial clinicians upon their next visit- medical, psychological, and social workers.
• The Social Services Director may seek resources for resident intervention from outside providers when needed.
• The Social Service Director maintains positive work relationships with case managers and providers.
• The Social Service Director obtains, reviews, and keeps copies of resident Level II PASRR and makes referrals as appropriate/ recommended by the Office of Behavioral Health (OBH).
• The Social Services Director may audit and submit renewals for 142s.
• The Social Services Director may assist with completion of admission paperwork.
• The Social Service Director also oversees psychiatric, dental, and vision services.
• The Social Services Director will complete MDS assessments timely and accurately.
• The Social Services Director will assist residents with goals and needs.
• The Social Service Director will ensure proper discharge planning for each resident and document such.
• The Social Service Director will contribute to the resident care plan.
• The Social Service Director participates Daily QA (morning) Meetings, Monthly/ Quarterly QA, Safety Committee Meetings, Resident Council Meetings when requested, Care Plan Meetings, in-service trainings, continuing education programs, and all other meetings called by Legacy or licensing entities.
• The Social Service Director is a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT Team).
• The Social Service Director is expected to be available during an emergency to assist the facility and assess residents as needed.
• The Social Service assists in maintaining quality resident care through the establishment of quality assurance/performance improvement monitoring programs (QAPI) and standards.
• The Social Service Director assumes puts measures in place to meet regulatory and legal requirements.
• The Social Service Director participates in community events and marketing plans and programs as needed.
• The Social Service Director is a resident advocate educating staff on Resident's Rights.
• The Social Service Director will make introductory visits with new residents and employees Ostöf timely.
• The Social Service Director attends new hire orientation program when requested to greet and brief new employees on the facility mission and Social Service Director's role in the building.
• The Social Service Director may participate in the Ambassador Rounds Program.
• Must act in ways that promote professional and positive representation of the facility to the community.
• Communicates in a professional and courteous manner using effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills with residents, their families, co-workers, and vendors.
• Maintains confidentiality of department, resident, employee information, communication, and documentation as well as compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations.
• Clocks교육 in and out for all working/training hours. Working off the clock will not be permitted at any time or for any reason.
• Maintain compliance with Legacy's Compliance program and plan.
• Adhere to Legacy's Code of Conduct and Dress Code.
• These duties are not all-inclusive but provide…