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Social Service DirectorGardner Heights Health Care Center • Shelton, CT
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Social Service Director

Social Service Director

Gardner Heights Health Care Center • Shelton, CT
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Gardner Heights Health Care Center -

Gardner Heights, a 110-bed skilled nursing community located in Shelton, CT. Gardner Heights has an excellent community reputation and historically strong census. A notable provider of secure dementia care, we also specialize in long-term living and short-term rehabilitation options. At Gardner Heights, we pride ourselves on decades of staff longevity, which translates to excellent resident care outcomes and sets us apart from other providers

Apple Rehab is a family owned and operated company that treats residents and staff like family too. Our expert team of senior management is located at our home office, right in Avon, CT, ensuring superior care from a local company. Our leadership is not across the country, but rather in your backyard.

Job Description:

Director of Social Services

The Director of Social Services is responsible for implementing and documenting a plan of care related to the resident’s social/emotional needs in the electronic medical record. The Director of Social Services is also responsible for collaborating with the nursing, MDS and rehabilitation departments to facilitate discharge plans for residents. The Director of Social Services is responsible for informing and educating the staff/resident/family/responsible party of the resident’s personal and property rights, as well as his/her rights related to health services as pertaining to the resident. The Director of Social Services maintains updated resources for residents and families in regards to community resources and services, as well as service agencies and organizations. Maintains a record of all reported concerns, assists in resolving them and assures appropriate follow up and documentation. The Director of Social Services is easily accessible to residents, family and staff. Provides timely referrals to appropriate agencies for assistance to the resident/family (i.e. conservatorship application, Medicaid application, etc).

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors or Masters Degree from an accredited program in Social Work or related field.
  • Previous experience in a long term care facility as well as with current Requirements of Participation regulations is preferred.
  • Must be knowledgeable of admissions and discharge procedures in conjunction with all current laws, as well as be familiar with residents’ rights and documentation requirements in accordance with current regulations and/or guidelines.
  • Attention to detail, good follow through skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
  • Must be innovative and able to find creative ways to serve the variety of resident needs and maintain the customer focus.
  • Must have a vehicle and a valid drivers’ license.
  • Demonstrates cooperation in assisting others and ability to work as a team.
  • Patience, tact, enthusiasm and a positive attitude toward the residents and their support networks.
  • Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
  • Ability to communicate with residents, staff and family members in a professional manner.

Apple Rehab offers an attractive benefit package for employees of 30 hours or greater that may include the following:

  • Scholarships and career growth opportunities
  • 4 Weeks Paid Time Off
  • 7 Paid Holidays
  • Health Insurance Benefits
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD telephone service
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Life Insurance
  • 401K Retirement Program
  • Longevity Credit
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