Director of Social Services

Coordinate and monitor resident care conferences.

Work with individual residents, responsible parties and families towards adjustment to placement and to crisis (i.e., illness, disability, and death).

Complete comprehensive documentation in a timely manner.

Serve as a resident advocate.

In the role of advocate, coordinate personal needs.

Utilize community resources appropriately.

Support staff in relation to resident related issues.
Coordinate admissions and discharges in the absence of the Admissions Coordinator.

Participate in public relations and marketing activities.

Demonstrate correct safety techniques.

Respect and take care of facility equipment and not wasteful of supplies.

Contribute to efficient communication and pleasant working conditions.

Contribute to and promote positive resident and family relations.

Follow facility policies and procedures.

Continue growth and expand job knowledge.

Demonstrate leadership skills.

Maximize the potential of each employee supervised.
REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, governmental agencies, personnel and general public.

Must be knowledgeable in the Privacy Rule and ensure all staff comply with facility privacy practices and policies and procedures.

Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise professional and non-professional personnel.

Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level in which they are currently functioning.

Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing Social Service practices.

Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition/incident to the Interdisciplinary Team as appropriate.