Director of Social Services
Company: Elderwood at Grand Island
Location: Tonawanda
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
This job is located in Grand Island.Join Our Team: Elderwood is
growing and we want you to grow with us! Overview:The Director of
Social Services team member assists with ensuring the health and
well-being of our residents by being responsible for the admission
of residents and providing social services for designated
residents.Employee Perks!: 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match,
Clean, Neat & Newly Renovated Facility, Enjoy a fun and diverse
work environment, Generous PTO & holiday package, Life Insurance,
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Responsibilities:Assumes
responsibility for admission process for new residents as described
in Section B of the Social Services Department Manual.Serves as the
Unit Social Worker for designated residents as described in Section
B of the Social Services Department Manual, or delegates this
responsibility according to current staffing pattern.Serves as the
Discharge Planner of the facility as described in Section B of the
Social Services Manual; completes SCREEN upon discharge of
resident.Coordinates PASARR Level II Annual Review of
residents.Implements and oversees the policies and procedures of
the Social Services Department in the areas of admission, social
work, transfer and discharge services.Participates in development
of a comprehensive, inter-disciplinary health care and discharge
plan for residents; attends Resident Care Planning and Resident/
Family Care Plan Review meetings and informs other disciplines of
residents or family members who plan to attend.Provides support and
assistance to the Unit Social Worker in work with residents and
families.Supervises and evaluates the performances of the social
services staff.Works with the Social Work Consultant in matters of
social services intervention or consultation.Ensures all necessary
documentation required for the Social Services
Department.Interprets to the professional staff of the facility the
purpose and objectives of the Social Services Department.Explains
the Bill of Rights for Residents and Resident Abuse Reporting at
General Orientation meetings, as scheduled.Coordinates facility
cooperation with the Ombudsman.Qualifications:Baccalaureate Degree
in social work or a related field from an accredited
institution.Casework experience required.Casework with the elderly
or work in a supervisory capacity requiring initiative and
responsiveness to the needs of others preferred.Valid Driver's
License and clean driving record required.Ability to meet the
public easily, handle problems diplomatically, and cooperate with
other staff members necessary.Evidence of professional growth,
continuing education and community involvement considered.Elderwood
expects all current and new employees to be vaccinated against
COVID-19. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of
vaccination. Employees may request a medical exemption from
vaccination.EOE Statement: WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are
evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race,
color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information,
military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or
any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status
unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
Keywords: Elderwood at Grand Island, Tonawanda , Director of Social Services, Executive , Tonawanda, New York
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