Social Services Director
Description:
Lexington Country Place is seeking a Social Services Director to join our team!The primary purpose of this position is to assist in implementing, evaluating, and participating in the overall operation of the social services department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards and regulations.Schedule:
Monday - FridayDuties and ResponsibilitiesCare Plan and Assessment FunctionsParticipate in the development of a resident-centered care plan for each resident.Involve the resident/family in planning individualized objectives and goals for the residentCommunicate the social, psychological, and emotional needs of the resident/family to other members of the IDTComplete and sign social services components of the Minimum Data Set (MDS), Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) or cognitive assessmentCollaborate with the IDT prioritizing non-pharmacological interventions for resident behaviors in accordance with facility policies and best practices.Admission, Transfer and Discharge FunctionsEnsure that the discharge needs of each resident are identified and result in the development of a discharge plan for each residentCoordinate transfers or discharges for residentsManage the transfer or discharge process when a resident has appealedAssist residents who are being transferred to another facility or who are being discharged; assist residents and their resident representatives in selecting a post-discharge care providerRefer residents/families to appropriate social services agencies when the facility does not provide the services or needs of the resident.Administrative FunctionsParticipate in the facility assessment and assess individual social services needs and resourcesAssist in obtaining resources from community social, health and welfare agencies to meet the needs of the residentCoordinate social services activities with other members of the interdisciplinary team (IDT)Assist residents, representatives, and families with seeking financial assistance, discharge planning (including collaboration with community agencies) and referrals to other community agenciesEnsure that each resident receives necessary behavioral health care and services to obtain and maintain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being in accordance with the comprehensive assessment and plan of careProvide residents with information concerning resident rights, living wills, etcCoordinate resources and assist residents who have limited English proficiency (LEP) including the provision of verbal and written translation of informationMeet with administration, medical and nursing staff as well as other related departments in planning social services programs and activitiesParticipate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as directedRequirements:
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n Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Lexington Country Place is seeking a Social Services Director to join our team!The primary purpose of this position is to assist in implementing, evaluating, and participating in the overall operation of the social services department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards and regulations.Schedule:
Monday - FridayDuties and ResponsibilitiesCare Plan and Assessment FunctionsParticipate in the development of a resident-centered care plan for each resident.Involve the resident/family in planning individualized objectives and goals for the residentCommunicate the social, psychological, and emotional needs of the resident/family to other members of the IDTComplete and sign social services components of the Minimum Data Set (MDS), Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) or cognitive assessmentCollaborate with the IDT prioritizing non-pharmacological interventions for resident behaviors in accordance with facility policies and best practices.Admission, Transfer and Discharge FunctionsEnsure that the discharge needs of each resident are identified and result in the development of a discharge plan for each residentCoordinate transfers or discharges for residentsManage the transfer or discharge process when a resident has appealedAssist residents who are being transferred to another facility or who are being discharged; assist residents and their resident representatives in selecting a post-discharge care providerRefer residents/families to appropriate social services agencies when the facility does not provide the services or needs of the resident.Administrative FunctionsParticipate in the facility assessment and assess individual social services needs and resourcesAssist in obtaining resources from community social, health and welfare agencies to meet the needs of the residentCoordinate social services activities with other members of the interdisciplinary team (IDT)Assist residents, representatives, and families with seeking financial assistance, discharge planning (including collaboration with community agencies) and referrals to other community agenciesEnsure that each resident receives necessary behavioral health care and services to obtain and maintain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being in accordance with the comprehensive assessment and plan of careProvide residents with information concerning resident rights, living wills, etcCoordinate resources and assist residents who have limited English proficiency (LEP) including the provision of verbal and written translation of informationMeet with administration, medical and nursing staff as well as other related departments in planning social services programs and activitiesParticipate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as directedRequirements:
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n Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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