GPSB
Director of Social Work
Job Description:
Responsible for delivery of social services to residents and their families. Responsible for consultation and direction of Social Service in a skilled nursing facility. Develops, organizes and implements programs, policies and procedures, conducts case work services and counseling, recommends functions necessary to ensure overall operational viability. Maintains performance
Responsibilities:
- Prepares social histories for use by professional facility staff and participates in resident care conferences
- Assures that social service/discharge planning activities are integrated and coordinated within the facility by effective communication at all levels
- Participates in the development and reassessment, as needed of each resident's social service and interdisciplinary care plan
- Handles problems of adjustment to the long-term care facility and maintains frequent contact with residents and their families.
- Serves as an advocate for residents and their families
- Demonstrates knowledge of clinical social work and discharge planning
- Treats residents and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of residents and their families.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Must possess a Degree in Social Work or related field of study
- Minimum of 3 years experience in a Social Work capacity at a hospital, skilled nursing care facility or other related medical facility Education
- Mid Level
Experience
Geriatric preferred
Benefits/Perks:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Savings
Location
Suffolk County, NY