Social Services Director

*About us* Our facility is well established LTC facility in Lafayette, LA.
We are agile and our goal is to provide quality care in a long term care setting.
Our business is family owned and operated with close ties in the community.
We pride ourselves on a professional yet approachable work environment where all employees are valued as everyone contributes to the lives of our residents.
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Our work environment includes: * Modern office setting * Food provided ```Duties & Responsibilities:``` * The Social Service Director (SSD) is responsible for the provision of resident services to improve and/or maintain their psychosocial well-being.
* SSD will coordinate admissions, provide facility tours, pre-admission screening and assist with discharge planning.
* The Social Service Director frequently rounds the building to visit with the residents to assess psychosocial needs.
SSD is responsible for reviewing 24- hour nursing report to see if documentation suggests need for psychosocial intervention.
* The Social Services Director will maintain a list of residents to see psychosocial clinicians upon their next visit- medical, psychological, and social workers.
Complete advanced directives and social history.
* SSD will address resident and family greivances and document outcomes.
* The Social Services Director may seek resources for resident intervention from outside providers when needed.
* The Social Services Director maintains positive work relationships with case managers and providers.
* The Social Service Director obtains, reviews, and keeps copies of resident Level II PASRR and makes referrals as appropriate/ recommended by the Office of Behavioral Health (OBH).
* The Social Services Director may audit and submit renewals for 142s.
* The Social Service Director also oversees psychiatric, dental, and vision services.
* The Social Services Director will complete MDS assessments timely and accurately.
* The Social Services Director will contribute to the resident care plan.
* The Social Service Director participates Daily QA (morning) Meetings, Monthly/ Quarterly QA, Safety Committee Meetings, Resident Council Meetings when requested, Care Plan Meetings, in-service trainings, continuing education programs, and all other meetings called by the facility or licensing entities.
* The Social Service Director is a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT Team).
* The Social Service Director is expected to be available during an emergency to assist the facility and assess residents as needed.
* The Social Service Director participates in community events and marketing plans and programs as needed.
* The Social Service Director is a resident advocate educating staff on Resident’s Rights.
* Must act in ways that promote professional and positive representation of the facility to the community.
```Qualifications:``` - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Long Term Care or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of social work principles, practices, and ethics.
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges.
- Proven ability to develop and implement effective social service programs.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with clients, staff, and external stakeholders.
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.
The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $40,000.
00 - $52,000.
00 per year Benefits: * Dental insurance * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday License/Certification: * Driver's License (Preferred) Ability to Commute: * Lafayette, LA 70501 (Required) Ability to Relocate: * Lafayette, LA 70501: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person