Director of Social Services - Daughters of Miriam Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation

Daughters of Miriam (formerly Montefiore) is seeking a  Director of Social Services to join its experienced, passionate and caring team.  The successful candiddate must be a licensed social worker in the State of Ohio  We are a 233 bed skilled nursing and long term-care facility in Beachwood Ohio.  We are not just looking for a social worker, but someone who brings leadership, empathy and teamwork and who is willing to go above and beyond for their residents.        

Full Time Director of Social Services.

Requirements for Director of Social Services:

• Seeking a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in the State of Ohio.

• Must have experience in long term care and/or the geriatric population with an emphasis in the areas of admissions, discharge planning and counseling.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Must be an Ohio Licensed Social Worker 

Responsibilities for a Social Worker:

• • Oversee the provision of medically related social service needs. (i.e., to assist the resident in maintaining or improving the ability to manage everyday physical, mental, and psychological needs) Ability to:

  • Assess the resident and identify and seek ways to support the resident's individual needs and preferences, customary routines, concerns and choices. Assist the resident and his or her family or responsible party to adjust to life at Daughters of Miriam.

  • Maintain contact with family members (with resident's permission) to report on changes in health, current goals, discharge planning, and encouragement to participate in care planning.

  • Assist with financial and legal matters, e.g. applying for pensions and other benefits, Medicaid and Medicare, advance directives, referrals to lawyers and referrals to funeral homes for preplanning arrangements. Coordinate financial arrangements with the Home's Business Office.

  • Act as a liaison with social, health and community agencies and be responsible for referrals of residents when appropriate. Ensure documentation in the resident's record concerning the results of such referrals.

  • Assist the resident and/or staff in obtaining needed adaptive equipment, clothing and personal items.

  • Coordinate family and community resources as needed to solve financial needs and to promote emotional security.

  • Coordinate and participate in family and resident activities designed to promote social interaction, reality orientation, and intellectual stimulation.

  • Assist in the organization or community events related to resident's needs and interests.

  • Plan, schedule and implement room visits for residents who do not leave their rooms.

  • Must have experience with:
    • Care Plans. 
    • Admissions.
    • Discharge Planning
    • Counseling.
    • Residents Rights

Daughters of Miriam  offers:

• Health Insurance 

• Dental Insurance

• Generous PTO

• Vision

• Flexible Spending Account

• Retirement Savings Program (401k)

Join our family today!  Contact us today.  

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