Social Services Director

Vanderbiltrehab; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

New Vanderbilt Rehabilitation and Care Center is seeking a dedicated Social Services Director to enhance the well-being of residents through comprehensive social services. This role demands critical support to residents and staff, guiding emotional and social care while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Health insurance, dental and vision

401K

PTO packages including sick time, vacation, personal and holiday

Competitive pay

Positive work environment

Employee of the month

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in social services in a skilled nursing facility is required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate at all levels.
• Experience in team environments supporting organizational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Identify and provide for residents’ social, emotional, and psychological needs.
• Manage staff duties including hiring and training.
• Maintain progress notes reflecting treatment plan responses.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Professionalism

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, sociology or psychology

Job description

Social Services Director

New Vanderbilt Rehabilitation and Care Centeris seeking a dedicatedSocial Services Directorto join the team.We are a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that is dedicated to helping our residents maximize their potential and live their lives to the fullest.We offer a modern, comfortable, and secure facility staffed by caring professionals where individuals receive the finest sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation services, and 24-hour skilled nursing care. We are committed to maintaining a facility where compassionate care is provided in an environment of respect and dignity. It is also a great, supportive working environment for our dedicated staff!

Benefits

• Health insurance, dental and vision
• 401K
• PTO packages including sick time, vacation, personal and holiday.
• Competitive pay
• Positive work environment
• Employee of the month

Summary of the Social Services Director

Identify and provide for each resident’s social, emotional and psychological needs, and the continuing development of the resident’s full potential during his/her stay at the facility and to assist in the planning for his/her discharge.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities of theSocial Services Director:

• Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance workflow, and/or improve the work environment.
• Management duties including, but not limited to, hiring, training and developing, coaching and counseling, and terminating department staff, as deemed necessary.
• Ensure that corrective action is administered fairly and without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, as necessary.
• Provide timely and accurate completion of Social Services portion of the MDS, Resident Assessment Protocols, Resident Care Plan, and Progress Notes as well as Social Services Assessment, and other forms as required by the Administrator in order tocomply with federal and state regulations and facility policies and procedures.
• Assist residents and families with social, emotional, and family issues.
• Participate in resident care planning by identifying the social and emotional needs of the residents in accordance with the medical assessment.
• Maintain progress notes for each resident as required by company policy and state and federal regulations, indicating response to the treatment plan and adjustment to facility life.Progress notes shall be recorded on the appropriate form and placed on the residents’ chart in compliance with state and federal regulations. Progress notes must reflect progress made regarding problems identified in the Plan of Care.
• Make referrals to support agencies when the need for such services is determined by the interdisciplinary team, keeping records of such referrals.
• Participate in the development of discharge plans as appropriate and prepare the resident for transition.
• Serve as a general information source for families, residents and the public.
• Visit residents and perform needed services such as communicating with the family or friends, utilizing community resources, and informing the resident and/or legal representative of the Residents’ Rights.

Job Requirements of the Social Services Director:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, sociology or psychology regardless of facility bed size.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, or bachelor’s degree in a human services field including but not limited to sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology.
• MUST have 5 years of experience working in social services in a skilled nursing facility.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.