OPCO Skilled Management
Social Services Director
OPCO Skilled Management, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101
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Position Description Responsible for planning, developing, organizing, evaluating and directing the overall operation of the Social Services department in accordance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics and in compliance with Federal, State, and Local guidelines and regulations, company policies and procedures, and governing agencies.
Responsible for fostering a climate, policies and routines that enable residents to maximize their individuality, independence and dignity.
This climate should provide residents with the highest practical level of physical, mental and psychosocial well‑being and quality of life.
Responsible for identifying psychosocial, mental and emotional needs along with providing, developing, and/or aiding in the access of services to meet those needs.
Qualifications
Certified, licensed, or registered in the state of practice, required.
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services field, including but not limited to Sociology, Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling and Psychology from an accredited school of social work, required.
One year of supervisory social work experience in a healthcare setting working directly with geriatric individuals.
Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.
Principal Responsibilities
Plans, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs a comprehensive Social Services program.
Assists the Social Service Consultant in the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing of the social service programs of the facility; participates in reviewing and setting policies concerning resident care and quality of life; develops facility social work policies.
Prepares Social Services department for annual survey.
Works with Social Services staff, interdisciplinary team, and administration to promote and protect resident rights and the psychological well‑being of all residents; prevents and addresses resident abuse as mandated by law and professional licensure.
Completes social history and psychosocial assessment for each resident that identifies social, emotional, and psychological needs; completes relevant parts of the minimum data set (MDS); utilizes the minimum data set to guide the care plan.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation which complies with federal/state regulations, company corporate policy, and specific center practices.
Supports each resident’s right to self‑determination; documents resident refusal of services offered; informs resident of any therapeutic alternatives; involves others, as appropriate, to help educate the resident about the alternatives.
Participates in the development of a written, interdisciplinary plan of care for each resident that identifies the psychosocial needs/issues, goals, and appropriate social worker interventions.
Ensures or provides therapeutic interventions to assist residents in coping with their transition and adjustment to a long‑term care facility, including social, emotional, and psychological needs.
Provides support and education to residents, family members, and significant others to assist in their understanding of placement and facility issues and refers them to appropriate social service agencies.
Coordinates the resident discharge planning process and makes referrals for appropriate home care services prior to the resident’s return to the community.
As part of the interdisciplinary care team, identifies discharge teaching needs; communicates with center team members the estimated discharge date and updates Point Click Care; makes referrals to post‑discharge care agencies and suppliers.
Initiates and participates in completion of Discharge Transition Plan & Discharge packet materials and orients resident and family around the process.
Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Legal Notice OPCO Skilled Management provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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Position Description Responsible for planning, developing, organizing, evaluating and directing the overall operation of the Social Services department in accordance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics and in compliance with Federal, State, and Local guidelines and regulations, company policies and procedures, and governing agencies.
Responsible for fostering a climate, policies and routines that enable residents to maximize their individuality, independence and dignity.
This climate should provide residents with the highest practical level of physical, mental and psychosocial well‑being and quality of life.
Responsible for identifying psychosocial, mental and emotional needs along with providing, developing, and/or aiding in the access of services to meet those needs.
Qualifications
Certified, licensed, or registered in the state of practice, required.
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services field, including but not limited to Sociology, Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling and Psychology from an accredited school of social work, required.
One year of supervisory social work experience in a healthcare setting working directly with geriatric individuals.
Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.
Principal Responsibilities
Plans, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs a comprehensive Social Services program.
Assists the Social Service Consultant in the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing of the social service programs of the facility; participates in reviewing and setting policies concerning resident care and quality of life; develops facility social work policies.
Prepares Social Services department for annual survey.
Works with Social Services staff, interdisciplinary team, and administration to promote and protect resident rights and the psychological well‑being of all residents; prevents and addresses resident abuse as mandated by law and professional licensure.
Completes social history and psychosocial assessment for each resident that identifies social, emotional, and psychological needs; completes relevant parts of the minimum data set (MDS); utilizes the minimum data set to guide the care plan.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation which complies with federal/state regulations, company corporate policy, and specific center practices.
Supports each resident’s right to self‑determination; documents resident refusal of services offered; informs resident of any therapeutic alternatives; involves others, as appropriate, to help educate the resident about the alternatives.
Participates in the development of a written, interdisciplinary plan of care for each resident that identifies the psychosocial needs/issues, goals, and appropriate social worker interventions.
Ensures or provides therapeutic interventions to assist residents in coping with their transition and adjustment to a long‑term care facility, including social, emotional, and psychological needs.
Provides support and education to residents, family members, and significant others to assist in their understanding of placement and facility issues and refers them to appropriate social service agencies.
Coordinates the resident discharge planning process and makes referrals for appropriate home care services prior to the resident’s return to the community.
As part of the interdisciplinary care team, identifies discharge teaching needs; communicates with center team members the estimated discharge date and updates Point Click Care; makes referrals to post‑discharge care agencies and suppliers.
Initiates and participates in completion of Discharge Transition Plan & Discharge packet materials and orients resident and family around the process.
Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Legal Notice OPCO Skilled Management provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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