Job description

The Terrace of Jacksonville is seeking an experienced Director of Social Services.

The primary purpose of your job position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Social Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis

Requirements:

· Must possess a minimum of a bachelor's degree in social work or a bachelor's degree in a human services field including, but not limited to, sociology, gerontology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and Psychology.

· Must have, as a minimum, one (1) year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals

· Must have, as a minimum, one (1) year(s) experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility.

· Must possess and maintain an “Eligible” ACHA Background Screening status.

· Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to Long Term Care Facilities.

· Knowledge of ADA and OSHA laws and regulations.

· Knowledge of HIPAA and HITECH Laws and regulations.

· Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid requirements

· Knowledge of development of Advanced Directives.

· Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

· Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

· Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.

· Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.

· Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.

· Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing social services practices.

· Prefer individual is a member in good standing in the National Association of Social Workers and Academy of Certified Social Workers, Inc.

Job Duties:

· Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the social service programs of this facility.

· Assist in the development, administering, and coordinating of department policies and procedures.

· Assist in preparing the social services department's budget for equipment, supplies, and labor and submit to the Administrator for review, recommendations, and approval, as required.

· Develop preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the social service needs of each resident.

· Develop a written plan of care (preliminary and comprehensive) for each resident that identifies the problems/needs of the resident and the goals to be accomplished for each problem/need identified.

· Encourage the resident/family to participate in the development and review of his/her plan of care.

· Assist in the scheduling of care plans and assessments to be presented and discussed at each meeting.

· Develop and participate in the planning, conducting, scheduling of timely in-service training classes that provide instructions on "how to do the job," and ensure well educated social services department.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Jacksonville, FL 32257: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• supervisor: 1 year (Required)
• skilled nursing facility: 1 year (Required)
• Social work: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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