Resident Care & Social Services Director

Outcome HC; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Outcome HC is seeking a Social Worker to ensure the social and emotional needs of residents are met and to coordinate discharge planning. The role involves conducting initial assessments, creating care plans, and communicating with residents, families, and care teams.

Responsibilities include coordinating care conferences, managing discharge processes, addressing grievances, and providing supportive counseling.

Responsibilities

• Complete an initial interview/assessment to identify social work needs or problems and collect social history.
• Develop a plan of care within 14 days and document progress notes in the resident record.
• Prepare and implement a comprehensive Discharge Plan and update as needed.
• Coordinate Care Conferences within 10 days of admission and quarterly thereafter.
• Coordinate successful discharges with physician, nurse manager, rehab director, resident, and family.
• Receive and address resident and family concerns, acting as liaison and maintaining a grievances log.
• Provide counseling for residents and families with a caring, professional approach.
• Facilitate communication between staff and non-English speaking residents.
• Assist residents and families with obtaining financial assistance and understanding forms.
• Coordinate outreach services to families and perform advocacy to meet concrete resident needs.
• Help residents access community services using available resources and knowledge of needs.
• Coordinate clinical social work services for residents and families as needed.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and present concise, meaningful written reports.
• Represent the organization professionally to outside organizations and at events.
• Ensure compliance with department policies on privacy, safety, and infection control.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Outcome HC is seeking a Social Worker to ensure the social and emotional needs of residents are met and to coordinate discharge planning. The role involves conducting initial assessments, creating care plans, and communicating with residents, families, and care teams.

Responsibilities include coordinating care conferences, managing discharge processes, addressing grievances, and providing supportive counseling.