Social Services Director - Skilled Nursing Facility
Company: Inland Valley Care and Rehabilitation Center
Location: Pomona
Posted on: August 1, 2022
Job Description:
Voted one of the best companies to work for by Modern Healthcare
Magazine: Inland Valley Care and Rehabilitation Center -is an award
winning family company providing healthcare services including
skilled nursing, assisted living and senior living communities. We
believe that seniors are extraordinary people. Their lives are
filled with achievements, contributions and wisdom. They have
raised families, served their communities and country, lived
history and ultimately set the stage for us. We are honored to
provide their care, as they make the transition to the golden
years, and when it becomes more challenging to care for ones self.
From a short-term rehabilitation stay to long term nursing care,
each of our clinical programs are designed to reduce
hospitalizations so our patients can focus on achieving their
individual care plan goals whether its returning home or staying
with us for their long term care needs Our commitment to superior
quality of life is evident when you visit our family of centers. At
our care center you will meet compassionate and professional team
members who understand that finding the right skilled nursing
setting and long-term care option could be difficult and confusing
and are wanting to make a difference by providing the utmost care
to genuinely help our patients and the community around them. If
this sounds like a great fit for you, we would love to have you
join our wonderful team! Compensation & Benefits:
- As a growing and essential company, we have many opportunities
for growth and development within the medical industry and are
committed to providing the resources and training you need.
- Pay is market competitive and negotiable based on your
experience.
- Full-time employees will be eligible for a variety of
comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. We are
looking for full-time Social Services Director. Directs the overall
operation of the Social Services Department in accordance with
current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and
regulations and Company policies and procedures to assist each
resident and family adjust to placement, illness, and plan of care
so as to attain the highest practicable level of functioning. - A
full and comprehensive job description will be available upon
interviewing. Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensures all residents are treated fairly, with kindness,
dignity, and respect, and their rights are protected at all times
- Assesses residents upon admission, quarterly and upon change of
condition for social service needs. Assures that a thorough and
timely psychosocial history and assessment are completed for each
resident to identify problems, issues, or needs that are addressed
through Interdisciplinary Team and Care Plan process.
- Determines legal status of residents upon admission, provides
information and obtains copies of advance directives, assures that
resident and family wishes regarding treatment including Do Not
Resuscitate (DNR) and withholding treatment are implemented in
accordance with Company policies.
- Coordinates referrals and services ensuring appropriate mental
health intervention when needed.
- Adheres to state and federal regulations and company policies
and procedures; HIPAA confidentiality standards of resident and
facility information; Infection Control, Universal Precautions,
OSHA and safety standards; established safety precautions and
regulations in the performance of tasks and the use of equipment
and supplies.
- Participates in and/or leads on-the-job training, in-service
education and orientation programs; attends OSHA and CDC in-service
training programs for hazardous communication, TB management, and
bloodborne pathogens standard; serves on various committees as
required by existing regulations or as appointed by
Administrator.
- Makes written or oral reports and recommendations to
Administrator concerning operation of department and in response to
concerns or complaints. Ensures documentation is accurate
informative and descriptive of the nursing care provided and the
residents response to the care.
- Keeps abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well
as professional standards, and makes recommendations on changes in
policies and procedures to Supervisor or Administrator. - May
participate in workshops and seminars to stay current with changes
in field, as well as to maintain professional status. - Knowledge,
Skills, Abilities & Qualifications
- 2-3 years related experience required; supervisory experience
preferred
- Bachelors degree from accredited college in social work or
related field required
- Social work license/certification if required by state law
- Ability to interact tactfully, effectively, and professionally
with other employees, residents, family members, visitors,
government agencies/personnel and the general public, as
needed
- Must be able to relate to and work with physically and/or
mentally ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times
hostile people within facility and treat them with respect and
consideration regardless of their cognitive or functional
level
- Willingness and ability to function as an effective team member
through good communication and cooperation to meet departmental
goals
- Must be able to multi-task and handle pressure
- Willing to work beyond normal working hours, weekends,
holidays, and/or on other shifts and in other positions, when
necessary
- Must be knowledgeable of nursing/medical practices and
procedures, and/or terminology, laws, regulations, and the
guidelines that pertain to long-term care
- Sufficient computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft
Office, Outlook, and /or Internet to perform required duties
- Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment, and
reach logical, practical decisions -Submit your application and
join our award-winning team!We are an equal opportunity employer
and we are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of
race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age,
religion, veteran status, disability, history of disability or
perceived disability, and per the Fair Chance Ordinance will
consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner
consistent with the ordinance.
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