Social Services Director

St Frances Nursing and Rehab; Oberlin (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St Frances Nursing and Rehab is seeking an experienced and energetic Social Services Director to lead the facility's social work department, ensuring residents' emotional and social needs are met while complying with federal and state regulations.

Key duties include psychosocial assessments, care plan implementation, discharge planning coordination, family support, staff supervision, and maintaining confidential records of interventions.

Qualifications

• Identify social/emotional needs and conduct psychosocial assessments.
• Develop care plans and discharge planning.
• Counsel families and coordinate with community resources.
• Supervise social work staff and manage department policies.

Responsibilities

• Resident Care & Advocacy: Identify social/emotional needs, conduct psychosocial assessments, and develop care plans.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations regarding resident rights, documentation, and care planning.
• Case Management & Discharge: Coordinate discharge planning, assist with placements, and manage referrals to community resources.
• Family & Resident Support: Provide counseling, mediate grievances, and facilitate family meetings.
• Department Management: Supervise social work staff (social work assistants/designees), conduct staff training, and manage department policies.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records of social work interventions.

Job description

St Frances Nursing is looking for an experienced energetic Social Services Director.

A Nursing Home Social Services Directormanages the facility's social work department, ensuring residents' emotional, social, and psychological needs are met while complying with federal and state regulations. Key responsibilities include conducting assessments, implementing care plans, assisting with discharge planning, and supporting families.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Resident Care & Advocacy: Identify social/emotional needs, conduct psychosocial assessments, and develop care plans.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations regarding resident rights, documentation, and care planning.
• Case Management & Discharge: Coordinate discharge planning, assist with placements, and manage referrals to community resources.
• Family & Resident Support: Provide counseling, mediate grievances, and facilitate family meetings.
• Department Management: Supervise social work staff (social work assistants/designees), conduct staff training, and manage department policies.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records of social work interventions.