SOCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR

Description: We are currently seeking to fill the Social Services Director position with our growing team.
The ideal candidate models positive working relationships to create a culture of excellence in behavioral healthcare, who is committed to providing exceptional services throughout the facility and promotes teamwork by sharing information useful to achieving desired results.
Candidates for this position should be looking for a challenging, fun and energetic environment providing continual direct contact with residents and families.
They should be able to think critically on their feet and prioritize resident safety and care needs.
Major Duties and Responsibilities The Social Services Director is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, supervision and ongoing evaluation of the Social Services Department to meet and assist residents in attaining or maintaining their highest practicable well-being.
This includes identifying the need for medically-related social services and ensuring that these services are provided in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
Complete and/or delegate the completion of the social services component of the comprehensive assessment.
The Social Services Director will also contribute to social services goals and approaches to the comprehensive care plan.
These goals and interventions will be individualized to match the skills, abilities, and preferences of each resident in compliance with Federal and State regulations, to include identifying and promoting individualized, non-pharmacological approaches to care that meet the mental and psychosocial needs of each resident.
Facilitate residents’ safe transition back into the community through interdisciplinary discharge planning and arrangement of community based services and follow-up care.
The Director will also assist residents and their representatives in locating and accessing financial, legal, and other community resources.
Coordinate implementation and oversight of procedures to ensure social services actions and interactions are adequately documented in each resident’s medical record, and that legal, ethical, and professional standards of social work practice and being upheld in written recordings.
Oversee the establishment of departmental QA procedures and modification of those procedures where appropriate.
Participate in the process of Care Planning for each resident upon admission, and make sure that any Advance Directives are reviewed with the resident/ resident representative on a regular basis.
The Director will ensure that staff members are made aware of the resident’s code status and end-of-life wishes and will assist with informing and educating residents and their representatives about health care options and ramifications.
Assist residents in voicing and obtaining resolution to grievances to ensure follow through and resolution has been completed as per facility policy.
Participate in facility policy development in order to positively impact the quality of care delivered to residents.
Ensures that staff members are knowledgeable about Resident’s Rights and encourages staff to maintain and enhance each resident’s dignity in recognition of each resident’s individuality.
The Director will also advocate for residents and assist them in assertion of their rights within the facility.
When there is an allegation of suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation, the Social Services Director will report to the Administrator and appropriate State agency, as well as will lead a thorough investigation into the allegation.
Ensure that copies of all legal documentation related to POLST/Advanced Directives, court ordered treatment, guardianship, DPOA, etc.
, are in the medical record.
Attends and participates in meetings and quality improvement activities as required.
Serves as a member of committees as requested.
Participates in evaluation of peers and support staff.
Furthers the mission of Garden Village through active support of strategic goals.
Works as an active team participant towards solutions to common problems.
Garden Village provides a competitive compensation package as well as a rewarding work environment.
You will feel a sense of satisfaction in providing our residents with quality care, in a respectful and compassionate environment.
We have a Nurse on staff 24 hours per day, to provide the best care possible.
Garden Village is a skilled nursing facility, providing the highest level of comfort-driven, quality care to those with complex and long-term medical and psychiatric needs.
Benefits Offered: Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Holiday Paid Time Off, Vacation, Variety of Paid and Unpaid Leave programs, Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Plan, Ongoing Training, Wellness Rewards, and Discounts on thousands of brands in a variety of categories.
Requirements: Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for a degree.
Must possess a valid Washington State Driver’s License and minimum required liability insurance.
Must have the knowledge and ability to provide guidance, assistance and training to other direct care staff regarding psychosocial issues.
Must have the ability to summarize and present clinical observations and interpretations to others within the Interdisciplinary Team.
Must be able to effectively negotiate and mediate to manage interpersonal conflict.
Must be able to present and exchange information with DSHS, other care providers and family.
Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.