Director of Social Service Position Available In Plymouth, Massachusetts
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Job Description
Director of Social Service Nemasket Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 314 Marion Road, Middleborough, MA 02346 Nemasket Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is looking for a
FULL-TIME
Director of Social Services. $10,000 sign-on bonus!
DUTIES:
Complete clinical assessments and social service documentation as required by state and federal mandates and facility policy. Demonstrate effective practice skills, which integrate social work theory, regulations and sound working relationships to enhance positive outcomes for patients and families. Interviews residents and their family members to solicit information regarding the resident’s strengths, weaknesses, coping strategies and lifestyle prior to placement and develops and initial psychosocial assessment along with a detailed social history within the clinical record, Maintains and improves resident’s ability to control everyday physical needs and mental/psychosocial needs Identify individual social and emotional needs Develops and maintain resident psychosocial assessments and quarterly/routine care plans, Educates residents, family members, and / or significant others regarding advance care planning and community resources, Works with the interdisciplinary team to assure resident and family concerns are addressed in a timely manner. Advocates for the needs of residents in ensuring resident rights, Educate residents, families, and staff on resident rights, resident abuse, mistreatment and neglect regulations to ensure residents are protected. Participate in orientation process with staff developer. Provide information and documentation to residents and families with regards to access to Medicare, MassHealth and financial and insurance benefits. Collaborates with social service team members to ensure the needs of residents are met with professionalism, dignity, while providing resident choice. Educate resident and families about palliative care and end of life choices. Participates in the planning of the resident’s admission, community re-entry, transfer to another facility and discharge planning.
REQUIREMENTS
License in social work Long-term care/ sub-acute experience required
