Job description

Chestnut Hill Lodge is committed to the highest level of excellence and it shows in the quality of people we hire. If you take pride in being part of a friendly, respectful, caring, safe and collaborative environment, you belong with us. We are dedicated to providing quality continuing care and support while respecting the dignity of all individuals.

The Director of Social Services is an integral part the Interdisciplinary leadership team that helps enhance the lives of our patients and residents each day. In this exempt-level position the responsibilities includes:

Planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the Social Service Department in accordance with current existing federal, state, and local standards, as well as company- established policies and procedures, to ensure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the patients/residents are met and maintained on an individual basis.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the social service programs of the facility.

2. Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, and other related departments in planning social services.

3. Develop and maintain a good working rapport with intra-department personnel, other departments within the facility, and outside community health, welfare and social agencies, to ensure that social service programs can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the patients/residents.

4. Assist in the developing, administering, and coordinating of department policies and procedures.

5. Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards, and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to the Administrator.

6. Review department policies and procedures, at least annually, and participate in making recommended changes.

7. Assist in the development of the department budget.

8. Develop and implement policies and procedures for the identification of medically related social and emotional needs of the patient/resident.

9. Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the patient/resident and family.

10. Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of social care plans and patient/resident assessments.

11. Interview patients/residents/families as necessary and in a private setting.

12. Involve the patient/resident/family in planning social service programs when possible.

13. Assist in arranging transportation to other facilities when necessary.

14. Refer patient/resident/families to appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide the services or needs of the patient/resident.

15. Provide information to patient/resident/families as to Medicare/Medicaid, and other financial assistance programs available to the patient/resident.

16. Inform the patient/resident/family of the patient's/resident's personal and property rights.

17. Maintain CONFIDENTIALITY of all pertinent patient/resident care information to ensure patient/resident rights are protected.

18. Review patient/resident complaints and grievances and make necessary oral/written reports to the Administrator.

19. Perform charting duties as necessary.

20. Report all incidents/accidents, and all unsafe/hazardous conditions/equipment immediately.

21. Participates in the overall quality assessment and improvement program activities.

22. Other duties as assigned.

· Other reasonable duties as assigned by the Facility Administrator

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice. Master’s preferred.
• Three to five years progressive management experience in a long-term, sub-acute or acute care setting preferred.
• Ability to work flexible work hours to support facility, state and federal requirements.
• Superior customer service aptitude and approach.
• Must be able to work well with elderly, emotionally upset and sometimes aggravated patients and residents
• Must have proven ability to establish a good working rapport with other staff, residents, families, community agency representative and the general public

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay

Employment is contingent on successful completion of pre-placement physical and criminal background

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Chestnut Hill Lodge is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
ALL EMPLOYEES/CANDIDATES MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Nursing Home Social Work: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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