Social Services Director - Nursing Home jobs in Arizona

Social Services Director - Nursing Home in a nursing home environment, directs, establishes, and plans the overall policies and goals for the social services department. Responsible for patient assessments, care planning and helping the patients and families adjust to their new surroundings or occupations. Being a Social Services Director - Nursing Home plans and administers social service programs. Supervises the facility's social workers. Additionally, Social Services Director - Nursing Home assists in development of policies regarding participation in facility planning for health and welfare services. Requires a master's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Social Services Director - Nursing Home typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Social Services Director - Nursing Home typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Van Driver – Home Delivered Meals
  • Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest
  • Tucson, AZ FULL_TIME
  • Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest is a non-profit organization with Corporate Offices in Phoenix and Tucson and additional offices throughout Arizona.

    Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest administers programs and services to help build collaborative Community Partnerships and strengthen individuals, families, and communities.

    Working for our organization is a positive, challenging and rewarding experience with opportunities for personal and professional development.

    Exempt: Non-Exempt Salary Level: $17.00 per hour
    Reports to: Program Manager Department: Meals on Wheels
    Location: Tucson Date: March 2023


    General Description:
    In concert with the Service Coordinator, the Van Driver provides safe delivery of meals according to the assigned delivery route. In addition, the Van Driver, upon delivery of each meal, does a basic functional assessment of the meal recipient.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

    Weight Description
    30 Pick up, load and delivery prepared chilled and frozen meals to homebound seniors in need of meal delivery services. All meals must be given to the recipient or an authorized individual. At no time, should meals be left unattended.
    30 Ensure the safety of food at all times during the delivery route and of all food that is returned as undeliverable.
    15 Upon meal delivery perform a basic functional assessment on recipient to ensure maintenance of independent living capacity.
    5
    Knowledge of community streets and route.
    5 Respond in a calm, respectful and professional manner to recipients and to any
    unusual incidents which may occur.
    2.5 Submit complete, accurate and on-time record keeping data including all required
    supporting documentation.
    2.5 Immediately notify supervisor of changes in client's emotional, mental and physical
    condition. Follow reporting protocol.
    2.5 Maintain current status/renewal of professional credentials including continuing education in service sessions specific to diseases of aging and appropriate ways to interact with clients.
    2.5 Respect and maintain the confidentiality of each client at all times.
    2.5 Follow internal protocol immediately with regard to safety, health, and environment
    of the client and employee workspace and workplace equipment.
    2.5 Perform other related duties as assigned.


    Qualifications Requirements

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    1. Must show proof of freedom from TB before client contact;
    2. Clear a criminal background and motor vehicle screening;
    3. Provide a current fingerprint Clearance Card.
    4. Provide a current Food Handlers Certification

    Education and/or Experience

    Good interpersonal skills. A minimum of six months experience working with elderly clients is desired. Must have current certification in First aid and CPR. Must have completed the Food Handlers Certification course.

    Language Skills

    Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing. Ability to listen and perceive needs, working with people from diverse backgrounds non-judgmentally.

    Mathematical Skills

    Ability to calculate figures and amounts.

    Reasoning Ability

    Ability to define problems, collect data, evaluate information, draw conclusions, and take appropriate action based on this information. Ability and confidence to make decisions when appropriate and when to solicit guidance from the Service Coordinator.

    Physical Demands/Work Environment

    The physical demands and work environment characteristics here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit and/or stand for long periods.
    • The employee may be required to assist with one-person transfer.
    • The employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move 50 lbs.
    • The noise level in the work environment will vary with the activity level.
    • Maintain valid AZ Driver License and reliable transportation.
    • Clear a criminal background, credit check and motor vehicle screening
    • Clear the Department of Economic Security, Department of Aging and Adult Services Central Registry Background Check.
    • Obtain and maintain up to date COVID-19 vaccinations when available
    • Ability to work within mission of LSS-SW.
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Director of Nursing
  • Home Caregivers Partnership LLC
  • Phoenix, AZ FULL_TIME
  • ABOUT USCanyon Home Care & HospiceImproving Patient Outcomes through Personalized CareOur mission is to deliver the best home-based care for our patients; whether it is recovery and rehabilitation aft...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Director of Nursing
  • Arizonas Choice Home Health Agency
  • Surprise, AZ FULL_TIME
  • Description*Base salary commensurate with experience, plus annual bonus structure.Location: Surprise, AZFull-Time, with great benefits! Here's Why Our Team Likes Working with Us:.Medical, dental, visi...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Social Services/Activities Director
  • Sandstone Healthcare Group
  • Tucson, AZ FULL_TIME
  • Looking for a rewarding career in social services? Sandstone Estates in Tucson, AZ is looking for passionate individuals to join our team as skilled social workers. Requirements: Bachelor’s in Social ...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Director of Social Services
  • thepeaks
  • Flagstaff, AZ FULL_TIME
  • Purpose The primary purpose of this position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Social Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local stan...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Director, Tribal Social Services
  • APN Staffing & Employment Solutions
  • , AZ FULL_TIME
  • Director, Tribal Social ServicesArizona$100,000 - $165,000 Are you ready to lead with compassion and expertise? We're seeking a dynamic individual to serve as the Director of Tribal Social Services. I...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Social Services Director
  • PACS
  • Pleasant Hill, TN
  • Pleasant Hill Post Acute is hiring Social Services Director. A Social Services Director who Handles pressure, objectivit...
  • 6/2/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Social Services
  • CareOne
  • Weymouth, MA
  • Job Description Balance Life & Work with a New Career Opportunity (LONG TERM CARE) (SHORT TERM REHAB) (SKILLED NURSING) ...
  • 6/2/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Social Services Director
  • MGM Healthcare
  • Florissant, MO
  • Now Hiring Social Services Director! At St. Sophia Health & Rehab, we deliver the highest quality of care for every resi...
  • 6/2/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Social Services
  • PruittHealth
  • Charlotte Hall, MD
  • Job Summary:We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Social Services Case Manager (MCSW/LCSW) to join our team at ...
  • 6/1/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Social Services
  • Telecare Corporation
  • Ceres, CA
  • Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals with complex...
  • 5/31/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Local Social Services Director
  • Wilson County, NC
  • Wilson, NC
  • Salary : $102,732.00 - $173,604.00 Annually Location : 100 NE Gold Street Wilson, NC Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 010...
  • 5/30/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Social Services
  • CommuniCare Family of Companies
  • Greenfield, IN
  • How good is your vision? How far can you see? Can you look beyond the body's limitations, beyond the constant medical ne...
  • 5/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Social Services Director
  • The Avante Group
  • Boca Raton, FL
  • Avante Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Social Services Director to act as a liaison and represent...
  • 5/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Income Estimation for Social Services Director - Nursing Home jobs
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The term psychosocial describes a constellation of social, mental health, and emotional needs and the care given to meet them.
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A broader, but related concept, quality of life , focuses on the nursing home residents’ perspective on their total living experience in the home, not just their medical care.
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The psychosocial care domain is a multifaceted one because in addition to social workers, other nursing home care providers contribute to meeting psychosocial needs and enhancing quality of life.
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