Director of Social Services

West Roxbury Health and Rehabilitation Center -

Are you looking for a rewarding career as a leader in a clinical setting? West Roxbury Health and Rehab has an opportunity for you!

West Roxbury Health and Rehab, a skilled nursing facility in West Roxbury, MA, is currently seeking a Social Service Director. Parkway will exceed your expectations, offering flexible scheduling, clinical supervision from an LICSW and advancement in your career. Come join our team and make a difference in the lives of those transitioning from an acute care setting to rehab and long term care.

The Social Service Director (SSD) is responsible for meeting the psychosocial needs of our residents. SSD tasks include:

· Completing Social Service assessments i.e., MDS, psychosocial and trauma assessments

· Developing a person-centered plan of care with residents, their families, and an interdisciplinary healthcare team

· Encouraging residents to participate in their plan of care and set realistic, attainable goals

·Reporting concerns to the Administrator

· Managing grievances

·Provide support to residents and families coping with aging related illness, grief, and adjustment to new residence.

·Discharge planning and coordination of community services

·Assisting residents with Advance Directive and legal documentation and maintaining appropriate documentation for HCP, Guardians and Rogers reviews etc.

·Use resources to effectively assist residents to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being for each resident.

·Offer daily contact with residents, providing opportunities to vocalize concerns and provide reassurance that staff at the home cares about, and is interested, in their welfare

Requirements:

• Long term care nursing home experience preferred

• Social Service or related degree

We Offer:

• Competitive benefits

• Flexible scheduling

• Competitive salary

• Competitive paid time off

• Major Holidays off

• Assistance with obtaining highest Social Work license