Duties, Responsibilities and Functions
· Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the social service programs of this facility.
· Assist in the development, administering, and coordinating of department policies and procedures.
· Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards, and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to the Administrator.
· Review department policies and procedures, at least annually, and participate in making recommended changes.
· Develop and implement policies and procedures for the identification of medically related social and emotional needs of the resident.
· Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family.
· Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of social care plans and resident assessments.
· Interview resident/families as necessary and in a private setting.
· Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submitting such to the Administrator as required.
· Involve the resident/family in planning social service programs when possible.
· Assist in arranging transportation to other facilities when necessary.
· Refer resident/families to appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide the services or needs of the resident.
· Provide information to resident/families as to Medicare/Medicaid, and other financial assistance programs available to the resident.
· Provide consultation to members of our staff, community agencies, etc., in efforts to solve the needs and problems of the resident through the development of social service programs.
· Assist in the review and updating of departmental job descriptions at least annually.
· Assume the authority, responsibility, and accountability of directing the social service department.
· Maintain a quality working relationship with the medical profession and other health related facilities and organizations.
· Review and evaluate the department’s work force and make recommendations to the Administrator.
· Coordinate social service activities with other departments as necessary.
· Work with the facility’s consultants as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.
· Delegate authority, responsibility, and accountability to other responsible department personnel.
· Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Administrator concerning the operation of the social service department.
-A screening through the Clearinghouse is required. This is the Clearinghouse website link
https://info.flclearinghouse.com
*A full job description will be provided upon Interview*
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $79,000.00 - $89,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
