Social Services Director
On-siteTorrance, California, United States
Job Summary
Oversee the Social Services Department operations in accordance with federal, state, local standards, guidelines, regulations, and company policies to assist residents and families adjust to placement, illness, and care plans. Manage resident communication with responsible parties, significant others, staff, and community agencies while facilitating applications for medical benefits and Social Security office assistance. Present verbal and written reports, handle confidential data discretely, and ensure adherence to BSW or BSN certification requirements alongside two years of geriatric and rehabilitating resident experience in a health care setting.
Required Qualifications
- Must complete a certificate class and possess a certificate in social service
- A minimum of two years' experience working with geriatric and rehabilitating residents, in a health care setting
- BSW or BSN
- Social Services: 2 years in a Skilled Nursing Facility
- CPR/BLS Certified
Desired Qualifications
- A working knowledge of the basic services provided by skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, board and care homes, and other health and social service organizations in the community
- Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively to resident, responsible party/significant others and to staff members as well as to other community agencies
- Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively to residents, responsible party/significant others and to staff members as well as to other community agencies
- Ability to assist residents in completing the form in applying for medical benefits or recertification for medical
- Ability to assist resident to the Social Security office as needed
- Ability to handle confidential data discretely
- Ability to present reports both verbally and in writing
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