Social Services Director (Personal Services)

Were seeking the right candidate for the position of Social Services Director at NatchitochesCommunity Care Center. In this vital role, youll ensure that our residents receive the highest level of care while collaborating with a dedicated team, providing exceptional clinical leadership and support.
What You Bring to the Table:
Essential Qualifications:
SOCIAL SERVICES
Developing and implementing policies and procedures for identifying the medically related social and emotional needs of the residents. Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, and other related departments in planning social services, as directed. Obtain resources from community social, health and welfare agencies to meet the needs of the residents. Provide solutions for social and practical environmental problems including seeking financial assistance, discharge planning (including collaboration with community agencies) and referrals to other community agencies when specialized assistance is required. Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the residents and family. Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of social care plans and resident assessments. Oversight of required reporting, submitting necessary information to the facility Administrator. Work with resident/families as to Medicare/Medicaid, and other financial assistance programs available to the residents. Ensure appropriate documentation and support is in place for proper billing and accounts receivable management. Compile information on discharge plans and present it to the appropriate committee as required. Orient the residents to the long-term care environment and facilitate adjustment upon placement. Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility records/information. Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse. Complying with all Residents Rights and facility policies and procedures.
LEADERSHIP
Work with the facilitys consultants as necessary and implement recommended changes as required. Make routine visits to residents and provide services as necessary. Focus on the efficient operation of the social services department, maintaining appropriate levels of staffing and managing the department budget. Assist in the education of the community regarding aging, rights of residents, facility services and other related topics. Lead and/or attend in-service education programs to meet facility educational requirements. Supervise the overall maintenance operation of this facility/community. Keep the required records and submit them to the Administrator/Executive Director when required. Ensure Social Services follow Federal, State, and Local laws. Lead and attend monthly in-service education programs to meet facility educational hour requirements. Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance management to your staff. Interview and make recommendations for hiring decisions of staff. Provide training and orientation to new staff within and outside the department. Attend department supervisor meetings and participate in required committees. Participate in budget planning for the Social Services Department.