Director Of Social Work

Recruit Secure is collaborating with a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) located in Pleasantville, NY area that is seeking a dynamic and energetic individual to take on the full-time role of Director of Social Services. The SNF is a long-term nursing and rehabilitation facility with about 130+ beds and is dedicated to providing the highest levels of care and commitment to its residents, their families, and their employees. The owner is a very successful and stable company that offers opportunities for career growth. A competitive salary, excellent benefits package, 401K, Employee recognition programs, and many other perks are offered
Responsibilities:

• Assists in Hiring, Managing and is a resource to the Social Services team.
• Sets goals for the department and communicates clearly and meets regularly with Social services team
• Assures that policies and procedures are adhered to for the SNF; makes recommendations, updates and revisions to policies when and if needed.
• Develops the Social Services plan of care for residents, identifying goals and approaches and participating in inter-department care planning meetings.
• Participates in Quality processes of the SNF
• Counseling residents and family members; facilitating family meetings
• Complete Admissions, Psychosocial Assessments, and Advanced Directives and assures placement in medical records.
• Oversees referrals for health services and facilitates discharge planning process for the department
• Completing all required documentation for medical records; producing monthly departmental reports for the SNF Administrator.

• Master's degree in Social Work, LMSW preferred but not mandatory
• Must have at least 4- 5 years of experience working as a Licensed Social Worker within a Nursing or Rehabilitation Facility.
• At least 1 year of experience in a Senior or Director role
• Should have a good working knowledge of available social services and other community resources
• Must have excellent communication