Director de Servicios Sociales

  Long-Term Care Social Services Director Opportunity! $1,000 Sign on Bonus! Ridgeview Health and Rehab Center is looking for a  Social Services Director  to join our growing team! The Social Services Director is a key member of the Ridgeview Leadership Team who plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the Social Services department to ensure all medically related emotional and social needs of patients are met in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Ridgeview standards. The Social Services Director is also responsible for  leading the facilities' activity programs, which include developing and implementing programs geared toward various individual abilities and interests.   Your Job: Manage and direct the Social Services Department, and identify and provide for each residents social, emotional, and psychological needs. Understand the MDS process with ability to interview, input, and complete social service assessments. Accurately assess, document and provide interventions to meet psychosocial needs of all residents. Develop care plans based on assessments Maintain a quality working relationship with the medical profession and other health related facilities and organizations. Manage department to assure all psychological and psychosocial needs of residents are met. Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submitting such to the Administrator as required. Provide effective facilitation of resident care conferences: schedule, send letters to families/ responsible parties, and participate in care conference. Facilitate all resident discharges (arrange for home health, DME, assist with transfer to other facilities) Conduct individual and group engagement activities for residents as well as assist with special community events. Plan and coordinate a monthly calendar of activities and events that provide a variety of resident and family-centered experiences. Participates in discharge planning, development, and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments Meets with administration, medical, and nursing staff, as well as other related departments to coordinate and plan activity programs Involves the resident/family in planning objectives and goals for the resident care planning Performs administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submitting such to the Executive Director as required Checks supply rooms to ensure that needed activity supplies are on hand to conduct scheduled activities. Other duties as assigned by Administrator   Working at Ridgeview Health and Rehab is about being part of something bigger.  It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the value of every individual and the unique experience they bring to our purpose-minded team. Unlike the typical hospital setting, our facility offers you the unique opportunity to walk alongside patients on their road to recovery from many different conditions. As you care for and help patients achieve goals and regain independence, you can form significant relationships with them and celebrate the successes they experience along the way. With a particular focus on collaboration and communication with our patients and their families, we're committed to providing specialized services like: Long/short-term care Rehabilitation Respite services Inpatient therapy Who You Are: Two years of job-related experience, preferably in long-term care (Have other qualifying experience? We want to hear from you!) Experience with social work, preferably working directly with patients and their family members at a skilled nursing facility  Detail oriented, computer literate and have excellent communication skills A professional team player with a commitment of maintaining a reliable shift history Passionate about contributing to an organization focused on providing genuine hometown care Enthusiastic about helping others and being part of a team who focuses on the same  Benefits: Competitive Pay! Benefits Package Including Health, Dental, and Vision Daily Pay: On-demand daily pay benefit where employees can receive real-time access to earned wages Strong Management Team Accelerated Growth Paid Time Off Employer-Sponsored Life Insurance Career Advancement Program Employee Assistance Fund- Apply for a grant when in need! Ability to donate PTO  Tuition Reimbursement    What do our current employees value at Ridgeview Health and Rehab?  That while being under the Crest Healthcare umbrella, each facility is run independently, so our nurse executives have the autonomy to manage their teams with clinical and educational support from our talented consultants. You are never alone, as you are part of a network of peer nurse leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. We offer internal leadership, clinical education, and continuing education designed to keep you at the top of your practice. Ridgeview offers and supports real career advancement opportunities, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package that reflects the work/life needs of our senior leaders. Are YOU ready to make a change? We would love to meet you! Apply here, or walk in anytime to fill out an application at  413 Ridge Ln, Oblong, IL 62449   This organization does not discriminate in hiring or employment based on ancestry, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, military status, veteran status, or disability. No question on the application is intended to secure information to be used for such discrimination. This application will be given every consideration; however, its receipt does not imply employment for the applicant.