Director of Social Services

Aperion Care; Coventry (RI); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Meaningful impact

Collaborative environment

Descripción de la vacante

Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center of Rhode Island in Coventry, RI is seeking a compassionate Director of Social Services to lead all social services for residents. You will plan, organize, and direct programs to meet residents' needs and coordinate with families and the interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate has long-term care social work experience and a Bachelor's degree in social work, with excellent communication and decision-making skills to support resident well-being and ensure

Formación

• Minimum of two years of social work experience in a long-term care facility.
• Bachelor's degree in social work from an approved school of social work.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and emotional intelligence skills
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions
• Patience, tact, cheerful disposition with residents, families, and staff
• Ability to seek out new methods to improve social services practices
• Relate information about a resident's condition to the Interdisciplinary Team

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate and monitor resident care conferences to ensure comprehensive care planning
• Create, maintain, edit, and audit resident care plans to optimize resident outcomes
• Meet with ancillary/contract services to ensure seamless integration of services
• Complete initial assessments and interviews to understand resident needs and goals
• Work with residents, responsible parties, and families to adjust to placement and navigate crisis situations
• Comply with facility privacy practices policies and procedures to protect resident health information
• Complete comprehensive documentation in a timely manner to maintain accurate records
• Coordinate personal needs and advocate on behalf of residents
• Utilize community resources effectively to support resident well-being
• Support staff in resolving resident-related issues and provide guidance and training as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor to ensure the success of our social services department

Conocimientos

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Emotional intelligence

Educación

Bachelor's degree in social work

Descripción del empleo

Long Term Care experience required.

Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center of Rhode Island is seeking a compassionate and skilled Director of Social Services to join our team in Coventry, RI. As a member of our leadership team, you will play a critical role in planning, organizing, and directing all social services to meet the needs of our residents. If you're passionate about providing individualized care and support, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor resident care conferences to ensure comprehensive care planning
• Create, maintain, edit, and audit resident care plans to optimize resident outcomes
• Meet with ancillary/contract services, such as Psychology, to ensure seamless integration of services
• Complete initial assessments and interviews to understand resident needs and goals
• Work with individual residents, responsible parties, and families to adjust to placement and navigate crisis situations
• Comply with facility privacy practices policies and procedures to protect resident health information
• Complete comprehensive documentation in a timely manner to maintain accurate records
• Coordinate personal needs and advocate on behalf of residents
• Utilize community resources effectively to support resident well-being
• Support staff in resolving resident-related issues and provide guidance and training as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor to ensure the success of our social services department

Requirements

• Minimum of one (2) year social work experience in a long-term care facility.
• Bachelor's degree in social work from an approved school of social work
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and emotional intelligence skills
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions
• Patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm in working with residents, families, and staff
• Ability to seek out new methods and principles to incorporate into existing social services practices
• Ability to relate information concerning a resident's condition/incident to the Interdisciplinary Team as appropriate

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Professional growth and development opportunities

If you're passionate about providing exceptional social services and making a positive impact in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.