OVERVIEW:

The Social Work Manager works under the general direction of the Director of Social Services and VP of Clinical Services. The Social Work Manager is responsible for the implementation, delivery, coordination and supervision of the discipline of social work and ensures services are consistent with the facilities policies. The Social Work Manager is responsible for meeting all regulatory standards and quality outcomes as defined by the facility, state, and federal guidelines for the department.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review facility policies and procedures as part of the facility’s interdisciplinary team to assure compliance with state and federal regulations

• Participate in reviewing and setting policies concerning resident care and quality of life

• Participate in developing facility social work policies

• Develop, maintain and utilize a listing of current community resources that are useful to residents and their families/significant others

• Participate in quality assurance interdisciplinary team meetings

• Understand and meet all government requirements for social service documentation

• Document progress in meeting the psychosocial needs of residents

• Work with the interdisciplinary team and administration to promote and protect resident rights and the psychological well-being of each resident. Prevent and address resident abuse as mandated by law and professional licensure

• Identify community changes and opportunities such as legislation, regulations and programs that affect nursing home residents

• Work with residents, families, significant others and staff to provide support, information and organization for taking a more proactive role in self advocacy to improve the quality of life/care for individual residents and those who live and work within the nursing home and the community at large

• Complete a social history and psychosocial assessment for each resident that identifies social, emotional, and psychological needs