Social Services Supervisor

The ideal candidate will posses good communication and interpersonal skills to interact with the facility’s residents and work with the staff members to ensure the residents’ needs are maintained on an individual basis.

• Experienced in the needs of the SNF/LTC residents and MDS 3.0 is a must.
• BSW preferred but not required, unless state regulations require a BSW.
• The right candidate will also have a minimum of two years' experience in a supervisory capacity in hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language;
• As part of the admission process, meet with the resident and family to review policies on
  advanced directives, resident rights and non-discrimination;
• Conduct and document a social services evaluation, including identification of resident
  problems/needs;
• Provide/arrange for social work services as indicated by resident/family needs;
• Assist residents, as needed, with financial planning;
• Maintain communications with caseworkers;
• Keep the resident’s family informed of resident problems, personal needs, transfers and
  changes of level assignment;
• Maintain a current list of community resources to facilitate referrals;
• Meet with appropriate facility staff concerning resident issues;
• Act as a liaison between the facility and the community;
• Assure all documentation complies with applicable regulations;
• Act in compliance with all corporate, state, federal and other regulatory standards;
• Provide social work consultation to residents, families and staff as requested;
• Attend and participate in facility meetings, as required;
• Participate in and/or provide in service education sessions;
• Participate in the quality improvement process of the facility;
• Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities.
• Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility.
• Comply with the Residents’ Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures.
• Perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.
• Perform Essential Duties as outlined above