Geriatric Social Services Director

Apploi; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid weekly

401k

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vis

Vacation, Holiday and Sick Pay

Pay in lieu of benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Discount Programs

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Job summary

AuthentiCare Health Centers in Rhode Island is seeking a Social Services Director to lead resident-centered care across long-term, sub-acute, and memory care services. You will oversee discharge planning, care plans, and family support while coordinating with the interdisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates hold a BSW or related field and are a licensed Social Worker. Geriatric or long-term care experience, strong creativity and organizational skills, and excellent verbal and written communication

Qualifications

• BSW or related fields are required.
• Prior work with a geriatric population is a plus.
• Licensed Social Worker in the Commonwealth of MA.
• Two years of Social Work experience in long-term care or healthcare facility preferred but not required.
• Previous management experience is a plus.
• Creativity, organizational skills, and a cheerful personality.
• Experience in long-term care or healthcare settings is a plus.
• Experience with Alzheimer's/Dementia patients is a plus.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Confidentiality regarding employee, resident and company information.
• Ability to relate professionally with patients, families, and staff.
• Computer skills sufficient to perform the job.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and state/federal regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for communication with patients and teams.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Discharge planning, behavior, and care plan meetings.
• Assist residents and families with coping with environment and capacity changes, end-of-life concerns, and grieving.
• Outline goals at admission with patient, family, and team; create a plan to meet them.
• Assess residents' psychological status during admissions and intervals.
• Assess residents' psychological status during Admission.
• Knowledgeable in PASSRS, MDS, Annuals, and Quarterlies during residency.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to deliver comprehensive resident care.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

BSW

Licensed Social Worker

Geriatric care

Long-term care

Management experience

Creativity

Organizational skills

Alzheimer's care

Verbal communication

Written communication

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

HIPAA knowledge

Regulations knowledge

Education

BSW or related field

Job description

AuthentiCare Health Centers in Rhode Island is seeking a Social Services Director to lead resident-centered care across long-term, sub-acute, and memory care services. You will oversee discharge planning, care plans, and family support while coordinating with the interdisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates hold a BSW or related field and are a licensed Social Worker. Geriatric or long-term care experience, strong creativity and organizational skills, and excellent verbal and written communication