Director of Social Services - Garden Spring Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

JOB DESCRIPTION

Garden Spring Nursing and Rehabilitation Center -

Garden Spring Nursing and Rehabilitation, an Imperial Healthcare Group (IHG) company, is searching for an experienced and compassionate Social Services Director to guide and support our team!

Today’s aging population means there is a growing demand for healthcare professionals in post-acute care, and a wave of professional growth with IHG! We are looking for individuals who are compassionate and embrace the celebration of life and aging. Our family works with our patients and their families as well as with our communities to celebrate life every day!

Come join our family!

Join a company that is supportive and capable of promoting the health and well-being of not only our residents, but also our team-members during these challenging times. We provide adequate PPE such as masks and face shields and if there are COVID-19 positive residents in the building we have added layers of protections such as N95 masks, gloves, and full gowns. Depending on site-specific Federal, State, and County requirements, future Imperial Healthcare Group employees may be asked to participate in COVID-19 testing procedures as a condition of employment.

If you seek to use your mind and your heart to improve lives daily, come join our team! We offer great challenges, a rewarding career and opportunities for advancement!

OVERVIEW

The Social Services Director will be responsible to identify and provide for each resident’s social, emotional and psychological needs, and the continuing development of the resident’s full potential during his/her stay at the facility and to assist in the planning for his/her discharge. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Social Services, and at least two (2) years of experience in Social Work.

Job Responsibilities

Heads the department and manages 1 other social worker.

Provides rehabilitative and support casework geared to restoring patients to their optimum level of social health adjustment. This includes assisting patients and their families to understand, accept and follow medical recommendations.

Helps patients utilize the resources of their families and the community by either referring patients or acting as intermediary on behalf of the patients in their dealings with other health and welfare agencies.

Assists patients and their families with personal and environment difficulties, which predispose them toward illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care. These range from counseling members of the patient's family to assisting patients with admission to a nursing home.

Consults with the physician and other members of the care team for the purpose of assisting them to understand significant social, emotional, and environmental factors related to the patient's health problems.

Prepares clinical/progress notes n the day of the visit and incorporates them into the clinical/record.

Provides summaries and re-evaluations as required. •

Attends case conferences, as needed, and participates in staff development activities and in-service education.

Assists in the development and revision of the physician's plan of treatments.

Participates in discharge planning and completes the MSW Discharge on assigned caseload.

Communicates effectively with all providing care.

Confirms the scheduling of visits with RN Case Manager to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel.

Notifies Agency of absences due to illness, emergency leave, normal vacation periods, or other reasons, which will affect agreed services with the Agency.

Qualifications

Two (2) years’ experience in social work is required

Long Term Care experience, is required.

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work.

Must meet any State and/or Federal requirements for the position.

Basic understanding of computer technology, including email use.

Must be able to relate favorably to residents and families and to work cooperatively with other employees and personnel of other community agencies.

Must have knowledge of State and Federal guidelines.

Must have demonstrated skills in communication, documentation, assessment and social work methods techniques.