Social Services Director
Kaizen Lab Inc., Jackson, MS, United States
Job Summary
Under New Management
Email resume to PFHR@VanguardHC.com NO CALLS PLEASE
JOB SUMMARY: M-F $18.00-$23.00
The primary purpose of the Social Worker position is to provide support to residents and their families in coping with placement in a long‑term care facility, under the direction of the Social Services Director and to assure resident safety.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Perform assessment of the resident at admission, upon change of condition and/or annually; create, review and update care plan and progress notes
Assist in the admission process, admission contracts, PAE and PASSAR
Provide direct psychosocial intervention
Assist resident's family in coping with placement in a skilled nursing facility, physical illness, disabilities of the resident, and the grieving process
Coordinate resident visits with outside services—dental, optical, etc.
Work with the resident, family and other team members to plan discharge
Participate in service programs to educate staff regarding psychosocial issues and resident rights, performed by the Social Services Director
Attend and document resident counsel meetings
Conduct job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws
Must have knowledge of psychosocial practices applicable to a long‑term care environment
Will work cooperatively as a member of a team
Need to communicate effectively with residents, their families and at all levels of the organization and maintain confidentiality
Job Requirements Education
Preferred, but not required - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a human services field such as social services, sociology, psychology, special education, or rehabilitative counseling
Experience
Must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience in social work working directly with residents in a health care setting
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Email resume to PFHR@VanguardHC.com NO CALLS PLEASE
JOB SUMMARY: M-F $18.00-$23.00
The primary purpose of the Social Worker position is to provide support to residents and their families in coping with placement in a long‑term care facility, under the direction of the Social Services Director and to assure resident safety.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Perform assessment of the resident at admission, upon change of condition and/or annually; create, review and update care plan and progress notes
Assist in the admission process, admission contracts, PAE and PASSAR
Provide direct psychosocial intervention
Assist resident's family in coping with placement in a skilled nursing facility, physical illness, disabilities of the resident, and the grieving process
Coordinate resident visits with outside services—dental, optical, etc.
Work with the resident, family and other team members to plan discharge
Participate in service programs to educate staff regarding psychosocial issues and resident rights, performed by the Social Services Director
Attend and document resident counsel meetings
Conduct job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws
Must have knowledge of psychosocial practices applicable to a long‑term care environment
Will work cooperatively as a member of a team
Need to communicate effectively with residents, their families and at all levels of the organization and maintain confidentiality
Job Requirements Education
Preferred, but not required - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a human services field such as social services, sociology, psychology, special education, or rehabilitative counseling
Experience
Must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience in social work working directly with residents in a health care setting
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