Social Services Director Position Available In Gwinnett, Georgia
Tallo's Job Summary: The Social Services Director at Life Care Centers of America oversees the Social Services department to ensure patient needs are met. Requirements include an active state license and two years of healthcare social work experience. Responsibilities include advocacy, staff education, and program implementation. This role demands strong interpersonal skills and adherence to company policies.
Job Description
Social Services Director (part of Life Care Centers of America) 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 210 Collins Industrial Way, Lawrenceville, GA 30043 Long Term Care experience preferred. High volume case management experience preferred
Position Summary:
The Social Services Director plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the Social Services department to ensure all medically related emotional and social needs of patients are met in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements:
Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment. Bachelor’s degree if working in a facility with 120 or more beds (see State law) Two (2) years’ experience in health care social work preferred
Specific Job Requirements:
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc. Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
Essential Functions:
Implement a social services program that meets the medically related social and emotional needs of patients as well as State, Federal, corporate, and division guidelines Act as patient advocate and provide education to staff regarding patient rights Chart appropriately and timely Assist patient and family through education, financial planning assistance, liaison with community agencies, etc. Recruit, select, hire, train, evaluate, counsel, and supervise social services staff Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients Assist in the evacuation of patients Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours Read, write, speak, and understand the English language An Equal Opportunity Employer
