Social Services Director

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Position Summary
The Social Services Director plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the Social Services department to ensure all medically related emotional and social needs of patients are met in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements
Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
Bachelor’s degree if working in a facility with 120 or more beds (see State law)
Two (2) years’ experience in health care social work preferred Specific Job Requirements
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training Essential Functions
Implement a social services program that meets the medically related social and emotional needs of patients as well as State, Federal, corporate, and division guidelines
Act as patient advocate and provide education to staff regarding patient rights
Chart appropriately and timely
Assist patient and family through education, financial planning assistance, liaison with community agencies, etc.
Recruit, select, hire, train, evaluate, counsel, and supervise social services staff
Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
Assist in the evacuation of patients
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
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Location:
Humansville

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