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    Social Svcs Dir IHCC - Rock Hill, United States - PruittHealth

    PruittHealth
    PruittHealth Rock Hill, United States

    Found in: Lensa US 4 C2 - 19 hours ago

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    Description

    JOB PURPOSE:


    Responsible for coordinating and directing Social Services in accordance with federal, state and local regulations, established procedural guidelines and as directed by the Administrator.


    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Applies standards of professional Social Service work practice.
    • Demonstrates knowledge and respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions.
    • Demonstrates competency in the protection and promotion of and advocacy for residents' rights.
    • Responds to resident behavioral and psychiatric issues by completing behavioral and psychosocial assessments, providing treatment recommendations and making referrals to appropriate mental and behavioral health providers.
    • Coordinates discharge plans with residents and families.
    • Assists patients and families with advance directives in accordance with Federal regulations.
    • Resolves and tracks grievances.
    • Completes psychosocial assessments of residents.
    • Coordinates family council meetings.
    • Coordinates ancillary appointments as necessary.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

    • Participates in center/agency surveys (Licensure/JCAHO) and any subsequently required reports.
    • Attends and participate in continuing educational programs to keep abreast of changes in your field as well as to maintain current license/certification as required.
    • Attends and participates in mandatory in-services.
    • Honors patients/residents' rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints.
    • Complies with corporate compliance program.
    • Reports job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards including exposure to blood and body fluids and others as necessary.
    • Follows established safety regulations, to include fire protection and prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc.
    • Follows established safety procedures when performing tasks and/or working with equipment.
    • Performs other related duties as necessary and as directed by supervisor.
    • Customer service oriented.
    • Should possess good interpersonal skills.
    • Communicates well with patients/residents/clients and family members providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude to families, visitors, patients/residents/clients and responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor. Answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner.

    MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
    For buildings with more than 120 beds: Minimum of bachelor's degree in Social work, or
    Human Services field such as Sociology, Gerontology, Special Education, Rehabilitation, Counseling or Psychology.


    MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:


    Minimum of one year of supervised social work experience in healthcare or long term care setting working directly with patients.

    Previous supervisory experience.


    ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)

    MSW Preferred.

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