- 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.
- 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.
Social Svcs Dir IHCC - Rock Hill, United States - PruittHealth
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:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
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.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)
MSW Preferred.
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