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Position Summary
The Social Services Director plans organizes develops and directs the overall operation of the Social Services department to ensure all medically related emotional and social needs of patients are met in accordance with all applicable laws regulations and Life Care standards.
Education Experience and Licensure Requirements
- Currently registered / licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
- Bachelors degree if working in a facility with 120 or more beds (see State law)
- Two (2) years experience in health care social work preferred
Specific Job Requirements
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actionKnowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws regulations and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facilityImplement and interpret the programs goals objectives policies and procedures of the departmentPerform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to : patient rights and safety and sanitationMaintains professional working relationships with all associates vendors etc.Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and / or confidential informationUnderstand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance proceduresDisplays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Cares Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance trainingEssential Functions
Implement a social services program that meets the medically related social and emotional needs of patients as well as State Federal corporate and division guidelinesAct as patient advocate and provide education to staff regarding patient rightsChart appropriately and timelyAssist patient and family through education financial planning assistance liaison with community agencies etc.Recruit select hire train evaluate counsel and supervise social services staffExhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patientsAssist in the evacuation of patientsDemonstrate dependable regular attendanceConcentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgmentCommunicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary teamSit stand bend lift push pull stoop walk reach and move intermittently during working hoursRead write speak and understand the English languageAn Equal Opportunity Employer
Required Experience :
Director
Key Skills
CCNP,Children Activity,Corporate Paralegal,Graphic Designing,Advertising,Import & Export
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1