Social Services Director - Long-Term Care Leader

Windsor El Camino Care Center; California; On-site; USD 79,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UKG Wallet

Competitive wages

Great benefits (medical, dental, and视)

Job summary

River City Post Acute in Carmichael, CA is seeking a Social Services Director to join our team. You will oversee the Social Services Department, assist residents and families with placement and plan of care, and help them reach the highest practicable level of functioning.

The SSD will collaborate with the facility's interdisciplinary team to develop care plans, ensure federal, state and local standards are met, and uphold patient-centered, respectful care in a compassionate environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 2-3 years of related field work experience in social services.
• Ability to develop and maintain a care plan with the facility's interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to work with physically and mentally ill, disabled, and emotionally upset elderly individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and be discreet in handling sensitive information.
• Knowledge of nursing practices, procedures, terminology, and laws related to long-term care.
• Experience in a skilled nursing environment.
• Supervisory experience.
• Ability to think strategically and exercise discretion and independent judgment to make logical, practical decisions.

Responsibilities

• As the Social Services Director (SSD), you will direct the overall operation of the Social Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.
• Assist each resident and their family in adjusting to placement, illness, and the plan of care, ensuring they attain the highest practicable level of functioning.
• Work with the facility's interdisciplinary team to develop and maintain care plans and to ensure coordination of services.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and uphold patient-centered care values.

Skills

Social Services knowledge

Empathy

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

River City Post Acute in Carmichael, CA is seeking a Social Services Director to join our team. You will oversee the Social Services Department, assist residents and families with placement and plan of care, and help them reach the highest practicable level of functioning.

The SSD will collaborate with the facility's interdisciplinary team to develop care plans, ensure federal, state and local standards are met, and uphold patient-centered, respectful care in a compassionate environment.