Job Description

Affinity Healthcare is seeking a dynamic Director of Social Services.

Summary:

The Director of Social Services plans, organizes, supervises and directs all administrative and operational activities of the Social Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and the facility’s established policies and procedures

Role & Job Responsibilities:

• Complete and/or direct/delegate the completion of the social services component of the comprehensive assessment.
• Contribute to and/or direct/delegate contribution of social services goals and approaches to the comprehensive care plan. T
• Facilitate residents’ safe transition back into the community through interdisciplinary discharge planning and arrangement of community based services and follow-up care.
• Assist residents and their representatives in locating and accessing financial, legal, and other community resources.
• Coordinate implementation and oversight of procedures to ensure social services actions and interactions are adequately documented in each resident’s medical record, and that legal, ethical, and professional standards of social work practice and being upheld in written recordings.
• Oversee the process of Advance Care Planning for each resident upon admission, and make sure that any Advance Directives are reviewed with the resident/ resident representative on a regular basis.
• Will assist residents in voicing and obtaining resolution to grievances. The Director will review complaints and grievances made by the resident and make a written report indicating what action(s) were taken to resolve the complaint or grievance. The Director will also gather grievance reports from other Social Services staff and ensure follow through and resolution has been completed as per facility policy. Track grievance trends and report findings as part of the facility’s QAPI program as requested.
• The Director will also advocate for residents and assist them in assertion of their rights within the facility. When there is an allegation of suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation.
• Will coordinate the resources that residents who display mental illness, or psychosocial difficulties such as coping with grief and loss, will have access to appropriate treatment and resources.
• Additional Assigned Tasks v Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.
  
  
  

Skillset:

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family and staff.
• Must be able to relay information concerning a resident’s condition.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• MSW in good standing in state of MA. LCSW preferred
• Prior SNF experience required
• Prior experience working with population with neurological and behavioral health related care needs
  
  
  

Job Type: full-time