Social Services Director - Nursing Home jobs in Washington

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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Director of Social Services - Skilled Nursing
  • Careage
  • Bellevue, WA FULL_TIME
  • Description

    Mission Healthcare at Bellevue is seeking an experienced Social Services Director to join their team.

    Overview

    The purpose of this position is to provide services that meet the social and/or emotional needs affecting the patient’s ability to achieve their highest level of function; participate in the development of patient comprehensive care plans; develop policies and procedures to provide social services to patients in compliance with federal, state and local regulations.

    Summary Of Responsibilities

    • Develop and implement social service policies and procedures to meet patient needs in compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
    • Develop, coordinate and participate in family and patient activities designed to promote social interaction, reality orientation and intellectual stimulation.
    • Develop one-to-one professional relationships with patients and families as needed for counseling.
    • Counsel patients and families in dealing with feelings about death or dying as well as other emotional, mental, environmental or physical limitations.
    • Assess and complete the sections of the (MDS) Minimum Data Set assigned completely, timely and accurately.
    • Document the social service component of the comprehensive Care Plan for each patient in a timely manner.
    • Document psychosocial needs, interaction and follow-up action(s) with patient and/or family according to facility policies and procedures.
    • Assess, plan and document patient discharge needs in accordance with facility discharge planning policy and regulatory requirements.
    • Act as a liaison with social, health and community agencies.
    • Refer patients to social, health and community agencies and complete accurate documentation in patient records concerning the results of such referrals.
    • Coordinate family and community resources as needed to solve financial needs and to promote emotional security.
    • Take part in facility in-service programs as required.
    • Organize community events related to patient’s needs and interests.
    • Explain patients’ rights to patients and patients’ representatives.
    • Participate in admission of patients as assigned.
    • Plan, schedule and implement room visits for patients unable to leave their rooms
    • Organize and participate in the facility grievance/complaint process/program.
    • Coordinate and cooperate with the activity department to plan and conduct events to meet socialization needs of the patients.

    Requirements

    • Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in social work, sociology, special education, gerontology, counseling, psychology, or a human services field, or equivalent number of years of experience, plus two (2) to five (5) years of experience in a geriatric setting.
    • Knowledge of state and federal regulations for skilled nursing setting.

    Knowledge And Abilities Required To Perform Essential Job Duties

    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 essential functions.

    • Detail oriented.
    • Organizational skills.
    • Computer skills with the ability to learn new software
    • Excellent Medical Terminology skills.
    • Must be able and ready to problem solve independently.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Must be able to work in a team-oriented setting.

    Employee Benefits

    We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life & AD&D Insurance, voluntary STD, LTD, 401k with employer match, 16 days Paid Time Off and holidays, WA & CA Paid Sick Leave and discretionary bonuses. For a complete list of employee benefits, please visit careage.com/careers

    Why work with us?

    Our employees are more than just coworkers – they are family – just like our patients! Working at Mission Healthcare, you will be provided ample opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. You will also be working alongside individuals who share the same passion and commitment to providing exceptional healthcare, service, and life enrichment to our patients. Our culture is one that encourages, supports, and celebrates our diversity and looks to expand and build it constantly. Join us!

    About Mission Healthcare

    Mission Healthcare provides short-term, post-acute care and rehabilitation after a surgery or hospital stay. Our team of caregivers, nurses and therapists work with the guidance and collaboration of the patients' medical team to provide the services needed for their recovery. For more information, visit MissionHealthcare.com

    About Careage

    Careage is a leading provider of senior-focused construction, management, and health care services throughout the United States. They are committed to providing exceptional services to a wide variety of clients, including hospitals, medical clinics, skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation facilities, Assisted Living communities, Memory Care centers, and retirement communities. For more Careage news, go to www.careage.com
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Director of Social Services - Skilled Nursing
  • Mission Healthcare at Bellevue
  • Bellevue, WA FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionMission Healthcare at Bellevue is seeking an experienced Social Services Director to join their team.OverviewThe purpose of this position is to provide services that meet the social and/or ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Social Services Director / Social Worker
  • Caldera Care
  • Bremerton, WA FULL_TIME
  • Bridgeview Care in Bremerton, WA is now hiring a Social Services Director/Social Worker! Come join our amazing team! Pay Range: $35-37 DOE Who we are: Bridgeview Care is part of the Caldera Care famil...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Social Services Case Manager
  • First Choice In-Home Care
  • Vancouver, WA FULL_TIME
  • First Choice In-Home Care is seeking a full-time Social Services Case Manager to manage a diverse Client caseload consisting of vulnerable and/or at-risk minors, adults and seniors with a primary focu...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Office Coordinator - Social Services
  • First Choice In-Home Care
  • Renton, WA FULL_TIME
  • First Choice In-Home Care is seeking a Human Resources Office Coordinator out of our corporate office location in Renton, WA. First Choice is licensed by the Washington State DOH and contracted with D...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Director of Social Services
  • Auburn Post Acute
  • Auburn, WA FULL_TIME
  • Description Auburn Post-Acute is looking for an experienced Social Services Director to join their team. New leadership is excited and motivated to build something great and have a lot of fun along th...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Director of Social Services
  • SEBCO
  • New York, NY
  • Job Description Job Description RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/FUNCTIONS/TASKS Communicate all aspects of contact requirements ...
  • 6/12/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Social Services
  • Mission Directed Health Care, Inc.
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • Job Description Job Description We are looking for a positive, hardworking, knowledgeable, leader to make a difference i...
  • 6/12/2024 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...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Social Services Director
  • Casper Mountain Rehabilitation and Care Center
  • Casper, WY
  • Casper Mountain Rehabilitation & Care Center is NOW HIRING A SOCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR!!! Pay: Up to $55K based on educat...
  • 6/10/2024 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...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Social Services Director
  • PACS
  • Boulder, CO
  • Winding Trails is looking for a Social Services Director who wants to make a difference in our resident's lives. Caring ...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Social Services
  • Project Redirect Inc Of The Distric
  • Jamaica, NY
  • Job Description Job Description Director of Social Services for Homeless Shelter Summary: The Director of Social Service...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Social Services
  • Vetras Healthcare LLC
  • Torrington, WY
  • Job Description Job Description DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct and supervise social service programs; evaluate the ...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

Washington (/ˈwɒʃɪŋtən/), officially the State of Washington, is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Washington is the northwestern-most state of the contiguous United States. It borders Idaho to the east, bounded mostly by the meridian running north from the confluence of the Snake River and Clearwater River (about 116°57' west), except for the southernmost section where the border follows the Snake River. Oregon is to the south, with the Columbia River forming the western part and the 46th parallel forming the eastern part of the Oregon-Washington border. To the wes...
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