Director of Social Services

Apple Rehab; Guilford (CT); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Scholarships and career growth

4 Weeks Paid Time Off

7 Paid Holidays

Health Insurance Benefits

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD service

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

401K Retirement Program

Longevity Credit

Résumé du poste

Apple Rehab Guilford is seeking a Director of Social Services to lead the resident social services program and ensure compliant, person-centered care. The role collaborates with nursing, MDS and rehab teams to coordinate discharge planning and education for residents, families and staff.

The position emphasizes adherence to current regulations, documentation accuracy, and robust community resource referrals, with a focus on compassionate, team-based care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Social Work or related field; BSW required.
• Prior long-term care facility experience and knowledge of current Regulations of Participation preferred.
• Knowledge of admissions and discharge procedures and residents' rights documentation requirements.
• Strong attention to detail, follow-through, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Innovative with ability to meet varied resident needs while maintaining customer focus.
• Must have a vehicle and a valid driver's license.
• Demonstrates cooperation and team work; maintains patience and a positive attitude.
• Ability to communicate professionally with residents, staff and families.

Responsabilités

• Implement and document a plan of care for residents' social/emotional needs in the EMR.
• Collaborate with nursing, MDS and rehabilitation to facilitate discharge planning.
• Educate staff, residents and families about residents' rights and health service rights.
• Maintain updated community resources and assist with referrals to service agencies.
• Keep records of concerns and ensure timely follow-up and documentation.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication

Problem solving

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work (BSW/ MSW)

Description du poste

Apple Rehab Guilford a 86 bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located in scenic Guilford on waterfront property along the East River. In our small and comfortable home, residents enjoy water views from their rooms and sunny atriums flooded with natural light. At Apple Rehab Guilford we pride ourselves on decades of staff longevity, contributing to superior outcomes and quality of care.

Apple Rehabis a family owned and operated company that treats residents and staff like family too. Our expert team of senior management is located at our home office,right in Avon, CT, ensuring superior care from a local company. Our leadership is not across the country, but rather in your backyard.

Job Description:

Director of Social Services

TheSocial Servicesis responsible for implementing and documenting a plan of care related to the resident’s social/emotional needs in the electronic medical record. TheSocial Servicesis also responsible for collaborating with the nursing, MDS and rehabilitation departments to facilitate discharge plans for residents. TheSocial Servicesis responsible for informing and educating the staff/resident/family/responsible party of the resident’s personal and property rights, as well as his/her rights related to health services as pertaining to the resident. TheSocial Servicesmaintains updated resources for residents and families in regards to community resources and services, as well as service agencies and organizations. Maintains a record of all reported concerns, assists in resolving them and assures appropriate follow up and documentation. TheSocial Servicesis easily accessible to residents, family and staff. Provides timely referrals to appropriate agencies for assistance to the resident/family (i.e. conservatorship application, Medicaid application, etc).

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree from an accredited program in Social Work or related field. BSW Required
• Previous experience in a long term care facility as well as with current Requirements of Participation regulations is preferred.
• Must be knowledgeable of admissions and discharge procedures in conjunction with all current laws, as well as be familiar with residents’ rights and documentation requirements in accordance with current regulations and/or guidelines.
• Attention to detail, good follow through skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Must be innovative and able to find creative ways to serve the variety of resident needs and maintain the customer focus.
• Must have a vehicle and a valid drivers’ license.
• Demonstrates cooperation in assisting others and ability to work as a team.
• Patience, tact, enthusiasm and a positive attitude toward the residents and their support networks.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Ability to communicate with residents, staff and family members in a professional manner.

Apple Rehab offers an attractive benefit package for employees of 30 hours or greater that may include the following:

• Scholarships and career growth opportunities
• 4 Weeks Paid Time Off
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance Benefits
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD telephone service
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Program
• Longevity Credit