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Plans, organizes, supervises and directs all administrative and operational activities of the Social Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and the facilitys established policies and procedures. Full-time Description

Summary

Plans, organizes, supervises and directs all administrative and operational activities of the Social Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and the facilitys established policies and procedures.

What Makes StoneBridge Unique?

At StoneBridge Senior Living, being a caregiver is more than our business. We consider it our privilege, and we are dedicated to both the individual needs of our residents and to each other.

Here we are more than caregivers. We are family. Each StoneBridge community becomes a close, welcoming group in which employees help each other develop skills related to their senior care careers knowing we can do more together than we could ever do alone. Employees are encouraged to become the best version of themselves to help us provide the best possible care for our residents.

Benefits

We recognize and support our associates with benefits, PTO options, and employee recognition. Here, our support doesnt clock out when you do.

Benefits You May Be Eligible For

Vacation, sick time & paid time off Health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life & long-term disability) Competitive Compensation Flexible Scheduling Bonus opportunities & recognition Up to six paid holidays per year and/or double-time opportunities Tuition reimbursement

Responsibilities And Duties

Responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, supervision and ongoing evaluation of the Social Services Department designed to meet and assist residents in attaining or maintaining their highest practicable well-being. Identifying the need for medically related social services and ensuring that these services are provided in accordance with State and Federal regulations. Complete and/or direct/delegate the completion of the social services component of the comprehensive assessment. Contribute to and/or direct/delegate contribution of social services goals and approaches to the comprehensive care plan. Facilitate residents safe transition back into the community through interdisciplinary discharge planning and arrangement of community-based services and follow-up care. Assist residents and their representatives in locating and accessing financial, legal, and other community resources. Coordinate implementation and oversight of procedures to ensure social services actions and interactions are adequately documented in each residents medical record, and that legal, ethical, and professional standards of social work practice and being upheld in written recordings. Responsible for overseeing the establishment of departmental QA procedures and modification of those procedures where appropriate. Oversee the process of Advance Care Planning for each resident upon admission, and make sure that any Advance Directives are reviewed with the resident/resident representative on a regular basis. Ensure that staff members are made aware of the residents code status and end-of-life wishes and will assist with informing and educating residents and their representatives about health care options and ramifications. Assist residents in voicing and obtaining resolution to grievances. Gather grievance reports from other Social Services staff and ensure follow through and resolution has been completed as per facility policy. Track grievance trends and report findings as part of the facilitys QAPI program as requested. Ensures that staff members are knowledgeable about Residents Rights and encourages staff to maintain and enhance each residents dignity in recognition of each residents individuality. Advocate for residents and assist them in assertion of their rights within the facility. When there is an allegation of suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation, the Social Services Director will report to the Administrator and appropriate State agency, as well as will lead a thorough investigation into the allegation. Ensure that residents who display mental illness, or psychosocial difficulties such as coping with grief and loss, will have access to appropriate treatment and resources.

Requirements

Qualifications And Skills

A minimum of a bachelors degree in social work or another human services field to include, but not limited to, sociology, gerontology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, or psychology. One year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals.

Join Our Caregiver Family!

For more than 50 years, our family has been dedicated to caring for others, and we invite you to reach out with any questions or comments.

We welcome the opportunity to meet you and make you a part of our family.

Together, were confident we can work together to provide a spectrum of high-quality care including Rehabilitation, Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing Care that enhances the lives of those in our communities.

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