Social Services Lead: Resident Care & Discharge Planning

Sweetwater Care; Clearlake (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care seeks a Social Services Designee to assist in planning, developing, and directing the facility's social services programs in compliance with federal, state, and local standards.

The role collaborates with administration, medical and nursing staff, participates in discharge planning and care plans, helps residents and families participate in their plans, and ensures accurate documentation in medical records.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing social services programs in accordance with applicable standards and facility policies.
• Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, and other related departments to plan social services.
• Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of care plans and resident assessments.
• Encourage residents and responsible parties to participate in care plan development and attend meetings.
• Assist residents in obtaining transportation to medical appointments and after discharge.
• Document social service actions and interactions accurately in each resident's medical record.
• Assist with facility policy development and annual reviews to positively impact quality of care.

Job description

Sweetwater Care seeks a Social Services Designee to assist in planning, developing, and directing the facility's social services programs in compliance with federal, state, and local standards.

The role collaborates with administration, medical and nursing staff, participates in discharge planning and care plans, helps residents and families participate in their plans, and ensures accurate documentation in medical records.