Social Services Director
Company: Lexington Country Place
Location: Lexington
Posted on: November 7, 2024
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Job Description:
Description:Lexington Country Place is seeking a Social Services
Director to join our team!The primary purpose of this position is
to assist in implementing, evaluating, and participating in the
overall operation of the social services department in accordance
with current federal, state, and local standards and
regulations.Schedule: Monday - Friday; 40 hours per weekDuties and
ResponsibilitiesCare Plan and Assessment FunctionsParticipate in
the development of a resident-centered care plan for each
resident.Involve the resident/family in planning individualized
objectives and goals for the resident. Communicate the social,
psychological, and emotional needs of the resident/family to other
members of the IDT. Complete and sign social services components of
the Minimum Data Set (MDS), Brief Interview for Mental Status
(BIMS) or cognitive assessment. Collaborate with the IDT
prioritizing non-pharmacological interventions for resident
behaviors in accordance with facility policies and best
practices.Admission, Transfer and Discharge FunctionsEnsure that
the discharge needs of each resident are identified and result in
the development of a discharge plan for each resident. Coordinate
transfers or discharges for residents. Manage the transfer or
discharge process when a resident has appealed. Assist residents
who are being transferred to another facility or who are being
discharged; assist residents and their resident representatives in
selecting a post-discharge care provider. Refer residents/families
to appropriate social services agencies when the facility does not
provide the services or needs of the resident.Administrative
FunctionsParticipate in the facility assessment and assess
individual social services needs and resources. Assist in obtaining
resources from community social, health and welfare agencies to
meet the needs of the resident. Coordinate social services
activities with other members of the interdisciplinary team (IDT).
Assist residents, representatives, and families with seeking
financial assistance, discharge planning (including collaboration
with community agencies) and referrals to other community agencies.
Ensure that each resident receives necessary behavioral health care
and services to obtain and maintain the highest practical physical,
mental, and psychosocial well-being in accordance with the
comprehensive assessment and plan of care. Provide residents with
information concerning resident rights, living wills, etc.
Coordinate resources and assist residents who have limited English
proficiency (LEP) including the provision of verbal and written
translation of information. Meet with administration, medical and
nursing staff as well as other related departments in planning
social services programs and activities. Participate in facility
surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as
necessary or as directed.
Requirements:PI1898248c9f80-25660-35980243
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