Activities/Social Services Director

General Purpose:

Identify and provide for each resident's social, emotional and psychological needs, and the continuing development of the resident's full potential during his/her stay at the facility and to assist in the planning for his/her discharge.

Essential Job Functions

This facility expects their employees to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with other employees and hospitality and comfort for its residents. Therefore, the following list of duties is not all-inclusive:

Provide timely and accurate completion of Social Services portion of the MDS, Resident Assessment Protocols, Resident Care Plan, and Progress Notes as well as Social Services Assessment, and other forms as required by the Executive Director in order to comply with federal and state regulations and facility policies and procedures.

Assist residents and families with social, emotional, and family issues.

Participate in resident care planning by identifying the social and emotional needs of the residents in accordance with the medical assessment.

Maintain progress notes for each resident as required by company policy and state and federal regulations, indicating response to the treatment plan and adjustment to facility life. Progress notes shall be recorded on the appropriate form and placed on the residents chart in compliance with state and federal regulations. Progress notes must reflect progress made regarding problems identified in the Plan of Care.

Make referrals to support agencies when the need for such services is determined by the interdisciplinary team, keeping records of such referrals.

Participate in the development of discharge plans as appropriate and prepare the resident for transition.

Serve as general information source for families, residents and the public.

Visit residents and perform needed services such as communicating with the family or friends, utilizing community resources, and informing the resident and/or legal representative of the Residents' Rights.

Coordinate logistics and content for monthly Family Council Meetings.

Coordinate resident room changes.

Interview, make recommendations for hiring decisions, orient, train, evaluate and supervise transportation drivers and receptionists.

Assist in making arrangements for transportation to appointments, community events, and other facilities, as directed.

Contact the resident or legal representative and invite to care plan meetings to participate in evaluation of the resident.

Maintain contact with the resident, legal representative, and other family members approved by the resident or legal representative, involving them in the resident's total care and providing them with information on the resident's status as requested or appropriate.

Work with Activity Coordinator on providing requested effects for residents who do not have family support.

Promote favorable working conditions and relationships with the administration, medical staff, physicians, consultants, other departments, residents, family members, volunteers, agencies, and any other individual or group affiliated with the facility.

Work closely with the facility mental health provider to insure that all resident psychosocial needs are identified, referrals are made, and services are provided.

Assist in the education of the community regarding aging, rights of residents, facility services and other related topics.

Orient the resident to the long-term care environment and facilitate adjustment upon placement.

Attend in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirements.

Be familiar with Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill & Evacuation Procedures and know how to use the information.

Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility records/information.

Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse.

Protect the personal property of the residents of the facility.

Other tasks and duties as directed by the supervisor or Executive Director.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in social work, or bachelor's degree in a human services field including but not limited to sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology; AND

One year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals

Approval from Corporate Office if no educational degree or if educational degree is other than those listed above AND

Approved social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals

Excellent assessment, listening, and counseling skills.

Organized and detailed in work performance.

Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience.

Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility.

Comply with the Residents' Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures.

Perform Essential Duties as outlined above.

Working Conditions

Subject to frustrations in meeting work demands due to frequent interruptions.

Fast paced, required to make decisions quickly

Involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.

May work beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.

Subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).

May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals

Working with team members and residents as well as drawing from assessed resident preferences and choices, design and implement a dynamic, engaging and meaningful activity program that caters to social, cultural, educational, wellness, recreational, occupational, creative and spiritual needs.

Provide one-to-one programming for residents who cannot participate in a group setting.

Complete assessments, monthly notes and other documentation as directed. Ensure that documentation adheres to state and federal guidelines.

Plan and run activities that encourage socialization and relationship development in accordance to the Social Services Director.

Engage minds and bodies with a variety of social, recreational, occupational, physical, creative and spiritual programming.

Chart the activities you lead as directed.

Work with residents, staff members and the general public to grow a sense of community within the home and maintain their connectedness to the world-at-large.

Provide monthly calendars to all residents and monitor facility calendar as directed.

Desired Experience and Education:

Basic computer skills, such as Microsoft Office required.

Completion of Oklahoma certified activities training program preferred.

One or more (1+) year of activities experience in a healthcare setting is strongly preferred.

One or more (1+) year of work in a skilled nursing facility, LTC, hospice or LTAC preferred.

CNA Certification helpful but not required.