Social Service Director- Skilled Nursing

This position is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, supervision and ongoing evaluation of the Social Services Department designed to meet and assist residents in attaining or maintaining their highest practicable well-being.  This includes identifying the need for medically-related social services and ensuring that these services are provided in accordance with State and Federal regulations. 

The Social Services Director will complete and/or direct/delegate the completion of the social services component of the comprehensive assessment.  The Social Services Director will also contribute to and/or direct/delegate contribution of social services goals and approaches to the comprehensive care plan.  These goals and interventions will be individualized to match the skills, abilities, and interests/preferences of each resident in compliance with Federal and State regulations, to include identifying and promoting individualized, non-pharmacological approaches to care that meet the mental and psychosocial needs of each resident.

Responsibilities:

•    Treats all residents with dignity and respect.  Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.
•    Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures.  Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.
•    Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves.
•    Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
•    Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel.  Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.
•    Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator.  Protects residents from abuse, and cooperates with all investigations.