Social Service Director
The Alden Network, Mchenry, IL, United States
Our team of healthcare professionals is looking for a new member of our interdisciplinary team to fulfill the role of Social Service Director. We are a friendly team of professionals dedicated to enhancing the lives of our residents while having fun at work!
Job Summary Full‑time Social Services Director needed for our skilled nursing facility in northern Illinois. A four‑year college degree in a Human Services field of study, social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, etc. preferred. The Social Service Director must present well in group settings and individual 1:1 sessions. An excellent command of the English language for both verbal and written skills is required. The ability to multi‑task is very important. Social Service Director candidates must possess strong leadership and time‑management skills and must have a strong desire to work with the variety and diversity of populations found in long‑term and short‑term care facilities. Candidates with prior experience in long‑term care will be given preference. Salary commensurate with experience.
The Social Service Director will work a full‑time schedule of 8 hours daily with some weekends and some evening hours. The Social Service Director will participate in the Manager on Duty rotation and must be able to accept and utilize professional direction, consultation and work harmoniously with peers. There is a considerable amount of computer work as assessments are completed in the electronic medical record.
Alden Terrace of McHenry has a supportive work environment rich with resources. We will train the right personality! We have a long standing history of promoting from within and have developed many leaders in the long‑term care industry. We have an excellent salary and benefits package.
Essential Functions
Be available to welcome new admission residents, provide support and initiate a trusting/therapeutic relationship.
Clearly assess and document residents’ identified feelings about LTC placement (short/long‑term), emotional, mental, environmental changes or physical limitations verbalized by resident or family, which includes any observed non‑verbal communications.
Become knowledgeable of each individual resident’s background, culture, life history, disease, and medical care needs in detail to ensure an appropriate person‑centred social service plan.
Document interaction with and in‑between resident and/or family in the assessment, care plan and/or social services notes in support of resident advocacy as required by the State standards of practice.
Prepare a plan of care for treatment with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) based on the Comprehensive Assessment for each resident. Contribute as an integral member of the IDT on a continual basis and at the Resident Care Plan Conferences.
Initiate, facilitate and/or participate in the written discharge plan which states the resident’s specific need to be in the facility or if the resident is expected to be able to function in a more independent setting. The discharge plan should include consultation with other disciplines, the family and, of course, the resident.
Make supportive visits to residents, writing progress notes at least quarterly, earlier when there is a notable change in condition.
Provide good rapport through active listening with residents who express the need to talk and must be available to provide supportive counselling and behavioural intervention/programming as identified through oneself and/or community programming.
Assist the resident to participate in individual and/or group programs and to utilise these programs to full advantage when offered in order to empower residents for better quality of life.
Act as resident advocate, as well as a liaison between the resident and his/her family, the facility and community agencies.
Maintain an adequate record system for obtaining, recording, and filing of social service information. Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility’s Quality Improvement Programs.
Participate in the facility safety committee, as assigned.
Supervise, educate, counsel and discipline social service staff, as needed.
Conduct, oversee, and complete initial and all on‑going assessments and MDS, CAAs and care planning initiatives, including but not limited to social, medical, cognitive, physical, neuro‑psychological, behavioural, communication abilities and spiritual needs (in conjunction with, at the lead of, the Activity Department), amongst others as it relates to individual social service needs.
Enter an initial assessment note in the social service section of the chart within 48–72 hours of admission, complete assigned sections of the MDS and CAAs, and complete the comprehensive set of social service assessments within 14 days of admission, re‑evaluate the resident on a quarterly basis (sooner when a significant change/behavioural incident occurs), and a comprehensive re‑evaluation annually.
Assess, intervene, document and follow‑up with all behavioural incidents, as necessary.
Complete all required documentation.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Time
Paid Time Off
Retirement / Pension Plan
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Vision Insurance
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Job Summary Full‑time Social Services Director needed for our skilled nursing facility in northern Illinois. A four‑year college degree in a Human Services field of study, social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, etc. preferred. The Social Service Director must present well in group settings and individual 1:1 sessions. An excellent command of the English language for both verbal and written skills is required. The ability to multi‑task is very important. Social Service Director candidates must possess strong leadership and time‑management skills and must have a strong desire to work with the variety and diversity of populations found in long‑term and short‑term care facilities. Candidates with prior experience in long‑term care will be given preference. Salary commensurate with experience.
The Social Service Director will work a full‑time schedule of 8 hours daily with some weekends and some evening hours. The Social Service Director will participate in the Manager on Duty rotation and must be able to accept and utilize professional direction, consultation and work harmoniously with peers. There is a considerable amount of computer work as assessments are completed in the electronic medical record.
Alden Terrace of McHenry has a supportive work environment rich with resources. We will train the right personality! We have a long standing history of promoting from within and have developed many leaders in the long‑term care industry. We have an excellent salary and benefits package.
Essential Functions
Be available to welcome new admission residents, provide support and initiate a trusting/therapeutic relationship.
Clearly assess and document residents’ identified feelings about LTC placement (short/long‑term), emotional, mental, environmental changes or physical limitations verbalized by resident or family, which includes any observed non‑verbal communications.
Become knowledgeable of each individual resident’s background, culture, life history, disease, and medical care needs in detail to ensure an appropriate person‑centred social service plan.
Document interaction with and in‑between resident and/or family in the assessment, care plan and/or social services notes in support of resident advocacy as required by the State standards of practice.
Prepare a plan of care for treatment with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) based on the Comprehensive Assessment for each resident. Contribute as an integral member of the IDT on a continual basis and at the Resident Care Plan Conferences.
Initiate, facilitate and/or participate in the written discharge plan which states the resident’s specific need to be in the facility or if the resident is expected to be able to function in a more independent setting. The discharge plan should include consultation with other disciplines, the family and, of course, the resident.
Make supportive visits to residents, writing progress notes at least quarterly, earlier when there is a notable change in condition.
Provide good rapport through active listening with residents who express the need to talk and must be available to provide supportive counselling and behavioural intervention/programming as identified through oneself and/or community programming.
Assist the resident to participate in individual and/or group programs and to utilise these programs to full advantage when offered in order to empower residents for better quality of life.
Act as resident advocate, as well as a liaison between the resident and his/her family, the facility and community agencies.
Maintain an adequate record system for obtaining, recording, and filing of social service information. Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility’s Quality Improvement Programs.
Participate in the facility safety committee, as assigned.
Supervise, educate, counsel and discipline social service staff, as needed.
Conduct, oversee, and complete initial and all on‑going assessments and MDS, CAAs and care planning initiatives, including but not limited to social, medical, cognitive, physical, neuro‑psychological, behavioural, communication abilities and spiritual needs (in conjunction with, at the lead of, the Activity Department), amongst others as it relates to individual social service needs.
Enter an initial assessment note in the social service section of the chart within 48–72 hours of admission, complete assigned sections of the MDS and CAAs, and complete the comprehensive set of social service assessments within 14 days of admission, re‑evaluate the resident on a quarterly basis (sooner when a significant change/behavioural incident occurs), and a comprehensive re‑evaluation annually.
Assess, intervene, document and follow‑up with all behavioural incidents, as necessary.
Complete all required documentation.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Time
Paid Time Off
Retirement / Pension Plan
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Vision Insurance
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