Social Services Director (Experience in SNF required)

Posted: Wednesday, 26 March 2025
Valid Thru: Friday, 25 April 2025
Index Requested on: 03/26/2025 07:24:50
Indexed on: 03/26/2025 07:24:50

Location: Encinitas, CA, 92024, US

Industry: Healthcare
Occupational Category: 21-0000.00 - Community and Social Services
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Aviara Healthcare Center is hiring!

Description:

Job Title: Social Services Director

Job Summary: The Social Services Director is responsible for providing medically related social services to support residents in achieving the highest practicable level of self-care, independence, and well-being. This role involves coordinating social services, evaluating resident needs, and assisting with healthcare decisions, emotional support, and community resource coordination.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assess residents' social service needs by evaluating social, family, psychological, and emotional factors.
  • Establish care plans by setting goals with residents and their families.
  • Provide emotional support and counseling to residents and families, addressing concerns such as coping with physical disabilities, health-related fears, and grief.
  • Assist residents with healthcare decisions and securing appropriate prosthetics or assistive devices.
  • Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure residents receive necessary services.
  • Assist in discharge planning, securing necessary services, equipment, and referrals.
  • Organize and track personal belongings, respond to reports of missing items, and assist with personal shopping.
  • Arrange outpatient appointments and on-site ancillary patient services (e.g., optometry, podiatry, dentistry, and psychiatric services).
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with facility departments and external agencies to enhance social services.
  • Document resident social service status and maintain accurate records.
  • Provide in-service training to staff as needed.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Human Services required; Master of Social Work (MSW) preferred.
  • Licensed Social Worker
  • Minimum of 2 years of supervised social work experience in a healthcare setting.
  • Experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility is REQUIRED.
  • Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.
  • Ability to read and comprehend technical procedures, policy manuals, and present information effectively.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret various forms of instructions.

Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

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Benefits:

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