Director of Social Services

Landmark Management Solutions; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation.

Weekly pay!

Outstanding benefits package including

100% paid by employer life and long‑d​

Job summary

The Landmark Management Solutions-managed center, The Neville Center at Fresh Pond, is seeking a Director of Social Services to lead social work services for residents and oversee assessments and discharge planning to maximize benefits and community reintegration.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Social Work (Master’s preferred), MA licensure, and at least three years in geriatric or hospital social work; leadership and coordination with multidisciplinary teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Three years’ experience in geriatric, hospital, administrative or community social work.
• Must hold current Social Work licensure in MA.

Responsibilities

• Directs and monitors the social work services in the center.
• Promotes the psychosocial wellness of the residents.
• Actively participating in resident assessments and discharge planning to allow the resident to optimize healthcare benefits.
• Promotes a safe discharge back into the community.
• Maintains and communicates the center's discharge calendar.
• Responsible for the MOLST function with admissions.
• Coordinates and arranges for resident's care planning meetings ensuring involvement of resident and responsible party.
• Initiates discharge plans in cooperation with the resident’s goals and barriers to community re-integration.
• Develops plans to address barriers per resident needs.
• Works with Home Health, Hospice, housing authorities, shelters, and day treatment providers for discharge resources.
• Discusses Advanced Directives with resident and family.
• Thoroughly complete assessments.
• Function as the ACO liaison and coordinates case management tasks.
• Facilitates the 72-hour interdisciplinary meetings.

Skills

Social work

Licensure MA

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

The Neville Center at Fresh Pondis a Five Star, Joint Commission, American Healthcare Association Silver Medal Award-winning, short-term rehab, long term, and skilled nursing care community. We are conveniently located in the Cambridge by the beautiful Fresh Pond Parkway. We are actively recruiting a talented and compassionate. Director of Social Services.We are a strong team that values quality outcomes and success.

This is a great opportunity if you have the passion, dedication, and the desire to work in a field that helps people. Our Social Services are vital to the quality of life for our residents.

Responsibilities Include:

• Directs and monitors the social work services in the center.

• Promotes the psychosocial wellness of the residents.

• Actively participating in resident assessments and discharge planning to allow the resident to optimize healthcare benefits.

• Promotes a safe discharge back into the community.

• Maintains and communicates the center's discharge calendar.

• Responsible for the MOLST function with admissions.

• Coordinates and arranges for resident's care planning meetings ensuring that the resident and responsible persons are involved as able.

• Initiates discharge plans in cooperation with the resident's goals and barriers to community re-integration.

• Develops plans in cooperation with the resident accordingly to address barriers.

• Works closely with community resources such as Home Health, Hospice, local housing authorities, shelters, and day treatment providers to ensure resources are available as needed per discharge plan.

• Discusses with resident and family members/responsible party regarding Advanced Directives.

• Thoroughly and accurately complete assessments

• Function as the ACO liaison and coordinates case management tasks.

• Facilitates the 72-hour interdisciplinary meetings.

Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Master’s Degree preferred.

• Three years’ experience in geriatric, hospital, administrative or community social work.

• Must have current Social Work licensure in MA.

We offer the following incentives:

• Competitive compensation.

• Weekly pay!

• An outstanding benefit package including generous earned time off (ETO) health, dental, and vision insurance.

• 100% paid by employer life and long-term disability insurance.

• Monthly Employee Recognition program.

• Free onsite parking.

• Unlimited Employee Referral Bonuses.

A Landmark Management Solutions Managed Center

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