Social Services Director: Veteran Care & Resident Support

Tennessee State Veterans’ Homes; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

State retirement system

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance, cancer and accident,

Disability insurance

Wellness program

Paid time off

Disability benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Tenn State Veterans Homes Board in Cleveland, TN is seeking a Social Service Director for a skilled nursing facility. The role focuses on addressing social and emotional needs, developing care plans, and ensuring compliance with regulations to support residents’ highest level of function.

The director will document psycho-social needs, collaborate with families, and plan discharge needs while maintaining accurate records and referrals to community resources.

Qualifications

• BSW or MSW degree required.
• Experience in social services in a healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement social service policies and procedures to meet residents’ needs in compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Develop one-to-one professional relationships with residents and families as needed for counseling.
• Counsel residents and families in dealing with feelings about death or dying and other emotional, mental environmental or physical limitations.
• Document psycho-social needs, interaction and follow-up action(s) with resident and/or family according to facility policies and procedures.
• Assess, plan and document residents’ discharge needs in accordance with facility discharge planning policy and regulatory requirements.
• Document the social service component of the Comprehensive Care Plan for each resident in a timely manner.
• Refer residents to social, health and community agencies and complete accurate documentation in residents’ records concerning the results of such referrals.
• Plan, schedule and implement room visits for residents unable to leave their rooms.

Skills

Counseling

Documentation

Discharge planning

Resident relations

Education

BSW or MSW

Job description

Tenn State Veterans Homes Board in Cleveland, TN is seeking a Social Service Director for a skilled nursing facility. The role focuses on addressing social and emotional needs, developing care plans, and ensuring compliance with regulations to support residents’ highest level of function.

The director will document psycho-social needs, collaborate with families, and plan discharge needs while maintaining accurate records and referrals to community resources.