Social Services Director

Trinity Healthcare; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider based in Texas is seeking a Social Service Director to manage the social and emotional needs of residents. The candidate will perform assessments, assist with admissions, and serve as the ombudsman. The role requires a high school diploma and experience in long-term care. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success. This position offers opportunities to make a significant impact on residents' well-being.

Qualifications

• Previous work experience in long term care is preferred.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs maximum.
• Ability to hear, see, speak, and write for effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform resident admission tasks such as inquiries and contracts.
• Assist residents transferring to home or another institution.
• Serve as the ombudsman for the facility's residents.
• Conduct social service assessments and write individualized Care Plans.
• Prepare social service progress notes quarterly for residents.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Organizational skills

Education

High school graduate

Job description

Trinity Healthcare is a Fort Worth, Texas based company specializing in the operation and management of skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice services. With an emphasis on treating our residents, patients and employees like family, we engage licensed administrators, registered nurses, social workers, licensed therapists, physicians, pharmacist and dietitians to develop a care plan to meet the needs of the communities that we serve.

Job Description

JOB TITLE: SOCIAL SERVICE DIRECTOR

REPORTS TO: ADMINISTRATION

DEPARTMENT: SOCIAL SERVICE

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION: Must be able to identify social and emotional needs; knowledgeable of methods to use to meet those needs; and provide services to meet those needs. Provide medically- related social services to attain or maintain the highest practical physical, mental, and psycho-social well-being of each resident

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• EDUCATION: High school graduate, previous work experience in long term care

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Performs resident admission tasks such as: telephone or personal inquiries, tours, and admission contracts if necessary
• Assist residents transferring home or to another institution
• Serves as the ombudsman for the facility's residents
• Performs social service assessments on each resident from which an individualized Care Plan is written
• Prepares social service progress notes quarterly on each resident
• Coordinated outpatient appointments to include transportation
• Assist residents in meeting their personal needs either by contacting residents families or via a weekly shopping trip
• Attends resident council meetings, care plan meetings, and other appropriate committee meetings
• Prepares bi-monthly newsletter article
• Prepares an annual social services department budget
• Performs additional duties as directed by the Administrato

REQUIRED PHYSICAL - Sitting, standing, or walking indoors

• CAPABILITIES: Lifting 40 lbs maximum - Must be able to hear, see, and speak and able to write and communicate with the residents, their families, and other visitors

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