Social Services Director/Admissions Coordinator

Description

Position Overview:   The social worker will work with residents in the skilled nursing facility by identifying their psychosocial, mental and emotional needs along with providing, developing, and/or aiding in the access of services to meet those needs. Services will be provided in accordance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics along with strict adherence to government regulations. The nursing home social worker is responsible for fostering a climate, policies and routines that enable residents to maximize their individuality, independence and dignity. This climate shall provide residents with the highest practical level of physical, mental and psychosocial well-being and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

• development and implementation of all social health programs in the setting
• implementation and oversight of procedures to ensure that adequate documentation of
• social work services is provided in each resident’s medical record and that legal,
• ethical, and professional standards are observed in written recordings
• establishment and administration of a social work program that provides high-quality care and services reflective of professional standards of practice and in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws
• establishment and administration of quality assurance procedures and modification of these procedures where appropriate
• ensuring that staff is knowledgeable about residents’ rights in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.

Requirements

Social Services Director Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human service-related field; Experience in health care and/or human service, marketing, and the admission process.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team setting.
• Positive and enthusiastic approach to tasks.
• Participation in professional organizations and workshops.
• Appropriate, neat, and professional grooming, manners, and conduct.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word/Excel/Publisher and email.