Social Services Program Director for Skilled Nursing Services

Join us at Ethica Corporate Office- a place where you'll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We'll surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports every aspect of your life - both inside and outside of our centers. And you'll get to practice your passion in a non-profit, mission-driven organization that's known for the highest level of care in our communities.

Responsible for assisting with planning, organizing, developing and directing the skilled nursing centers in areas related to social services. Major emphasis will be placed on development and oversight of behavioral health and Alzheimer/Memory care communities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists with developing, implementing, maintaining and periodically updating written procedural guidelines relating to Social Services for skilled nursing centers.
• Responsible for consulting with skilled nursing center Social Services associates.
• Assists in developing and implementing of specialty behavior communities and programming.
• Conducts center visits to evaluate programs and effectiveness of social services provided.
• Establishes and maintains effective inter-departmental communications to provide positive working relationships.
• Participates in meetings and education for skilled nursing center Social Services Directors.
• Provides regulatory support related to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Assists in the development of in-service training material pertinent to areas of responsibility.
• Provides assistance with on-site training/orientation with Directors as requested.
• Assists with development of procedural guidelines.
• Works collaboratively with the Director of Life Enrichment Services to develop and implement programming to support psychosocial patient needs.
• Actively participates in Performance Improvement efforts.
• Serves on corporate compliance committee, as requested.
• Coordinates psychiatric and psychological activities with Physician Liaison.
• Periodically reviews/updates admission practices to ensure compliance with federally mandated regulations.
• Provides input to the Vice President of Social &Life Enrichment Programs for Inpatient Services as needed regarding personnel in the skilled nursing centers.
• Provides on-site and periodic group training for clinical associates in the skilled nursing centers.
• Coordinates/provides documentation of training.
• Participates in Quality Assurance Reviews and identifies performance improvement opportunities and assists with Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement plan.
• Participates in various committees and/or projects as requested.
• Keeps abreast of changes in state and federal survey guidelines, Joint Commission standards and survey process and regulations by attending state and national meetings/seminars as needed.
• Attends and participates in workshops, seminars, etc., to keep abreast of current changes in my field, as well as to maintain a professional status.
• Honors patients' rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints.
• Complies with Compliance, Privacy and Security programs.
• Reports occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the organization's procedural guidelines governing accidents/incidents.
• Follows established safety regulations when performing job tasks, to include fire protection/prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc.
• Responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor, answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner.
• Promotes the image and reputation of the System by exhibiting servant leadership and providing direct and open lines of communication.
• Contributes to the work of committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative efforts of the System.
• Performs other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the System.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledgeable of, and able to operationalize rules and regulations governing patient care and treatment related to Social Services.
• Able to effectively communicate and present information in a clear and concise manner both orally and in writing to individuals/groups of varying educational backgrounds.
• Expert knowledge in the areas of social services, activity programs and transitions of care;
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, department heads, administrators, and health service teams to promote positive outcomes.
• Communicates well with other associates, patients, family members, and visitors providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Services or related field.
• Minimum, two (2) years of experience in a supervisory capacity in a long term care center;
• Possess a working knowledge of long-term care operational standards set forth in the Federal Register, Requirements of Participation.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram format.
• The ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Application Skills

• Proficiency with the following computer applications:
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• BS Degree in Social Services or related field.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. The associate frequently is required to walk. Use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The associate is occasionally required to stand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

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