Social Services Supervisor
About The Position
The Social Services Supervisor is responsible for assisting residents to manage their everyday emotional, mental, and psychosocial needs: Advocate for resident needs and rights Mains contact with family, in consultation with the resident, to report on changes in health, goals, discharge planning Makes referrals and obtain services from outside entities, e.g., talking books, absentee ballots, etc. Assists residents with financial and legal matters, e.g., Social Security, VA, referrals to funeral homes for preplanning arrangements Builds relationships between residents and staff and teaches staff how to understand and support resident's individual needs. Participates in Interdisciplinary Care Plan Conferences and develop plan of care to ensure that special social service needs are met Assists in resolution of grievances as voiced by resident, family, responsible party, or ombudsman Completes Social Service Assessment Discharge Planning Documents all identified social service problems with appropriate approaches and time measurable goals Manage other Social Services staff as required
Requirements
- Bachelor's in social work or human services. Masters preferred
- LCSW highly preferred
- One year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting
- Experience completing electronic medical records
Responsibilities
- Advocate for resident needs and rights
- Maintains contact with family, in consultation with the resident, to report on changes in health, goals, discharge planning
- Makes referrals and obtain services from outside entities, e.g., talking books, absentee ballots, etc.
- Assists residents with financial and legal matters, e.g., Social Security, VA, referrals to funeral homes for preplanning arrangements
- Builds relationships between residents and staff and teaches staff how to understand and support resident's individual needs.
- Participates in Interdisciplinary Care Plan Conferences and develop plan of care to ensure that special social service needs are met
- Assists in resolution of grievances as voiced by resident, family, responsible party, or ombudsman
- Completes Social Service Assessment Discharge Planning
- Documents all identified social service problems with appropriate approaches and time measurable goals
- Manage other Social Services staff as required
Benefits
- Complete medical/dental/vision insurance benefits
- Employer-matching 401k retirement program
- Up to 16 days' paid time off per year
- Company paid Life Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
