Director of Social Services Grace Pointe Continuing Care Senior Community - 4.2 Greeley, CO Job Details Full-time $65,000 - $80,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Skilled nursing facility experience Long term care experience Professional ethics Employee relationship building Clinical social history assessment Long-term care facility experience Senior care Drug therapy monitoring Driver's License Bachelor's degree Care coordination meetings experience PointClickCare Medication management Social Work Discharge planning in health services social work Full Job Description Grace Pointe , a premier Senior Care Community located at 1919 68th Avenue in Greeley, CO, has an opening for Director of Social Services . Founded on biblical principles and the teachings of Jesus Christ, Grace Pointe is seeking an individual who values being a part of a caring, compassionate environment and believes in our mission to " Serve others, as Serving is our highest calling ." As the Social Services Director , the primary purpose of your job position is to assist in planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating, social service procerdures in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Executive Director, to assure that medically related emotional and social needs of the residents are identified and met/maintained on an individual basis to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. The wage range for this position is an annual salary of $65,000 to $80,000 and is based on years of experience as a Social Worker in long term care facilities. Job Description Must have experience working in a Skilled Nursing Facility with knowledge of the MDS and PointClickCare, completing social histories, trauma screens, psychotropic medication monitoring, grievances, care conferences and discharge planning. Provide consultation to staff members, community agencies, etc., to solve the needs and problems of the resident through the development of social service programs. Review departmental complaints and grievances from employees, residents, and family members/legal representatives and make written reports to the Executive Director of action taken per facility-established procedure. Facilitate, coordinate and review residents on a quarterly, annual and as-needed basis who are ordered/administered psychotropic medications, reviewing residents' psychosocial well-being in relation to behaviors, depression, anxiety, insomnia and overall emotional well-being, establishing risks versus benefits of the psychotropic medication use. Recommend gradual dose reductions (GDR) as appropriate. Commitment to Serve Others as stated in the company's mission Must interact with others in an ethical and professional manner Demonstrate flexibility in adjusting to change, resident needs and customer expectations; meet company standards relating to deadline and attendance Maintain an excellent working relationship with other departments Maintain a liaison with the residents, their families, support departments, etc.to adequately plan for the resident's needs. Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment, throughout the facility. 2-3 years of related experience required Education Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college in Social Work or related field required Grace Pointe is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, genetics, or any other category protected by law.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance