Director of Social Services

Apple Rehab Inc; Guilford (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarships

4 Weeks Paid Time Off

7 Paid Holidays

Health Insurance Benefits

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Call-a-Doc

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

401K Retirement Program

Longevity Credit

Job summary

Apple Rehab Guilford is seeking a Director of Social Services to lead social work services for residents in a 86-bed SNF. You will implement care plans for social and emotional needs and document them in the EMR.

You will collaborate with nursing, MDS and rehabilitation to coordinate discharge planning, educate families and residents about rights, and refer to community resources. Strong organizational and regulatory knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Social Work or related field is required (BSW preferred).
• Knowledge of admissions and discharge procedures and residents' rights.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and maintain documentation as per regulations.

Responsibilities

• Implement and document a plan of care related to residents' social/emotional needs in the EMR.
• Collaborate with nursing, MDS and rehab to facilitate discharge plans.
• Educate residents, families and staff on residents' rights and health service processes.
• Maintain resources for community services and ensure timely referrals to appropriate agencies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication with residents and staff

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Social Work

BSW required

Job description

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 Rehab is 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

The Social Services is responsible for implementing and documenting a plan of care related to the resident’s social/emotional needs in the electronic medical record. The Social Services is also responsible for collaborating with the nursing, MDS and rehabilitation departments to facilitate discharge plans for residents. The Social Services is 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. The Social Services maintains 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. The Social Services is 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

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