Senior Social Services Director 1 (Qualified)

Park Forest Care Center
Information About Park Forest Care Center
Tucked away behind the big, beautiful rhododendron bushesand within a landscaped woodland setting, Park Forest is a quiet skillednursing and rehabilitation center located just off Interstate 205. We arewithin a few miles of Portland Providence Medical Center, Adventist MedicalCenter and just over five miles from Legacy Emanuel Hospital. Our center isclose to the foot of Portland's Rocky Butte and behind The Grotto (NE PortlandCatholic Sanctuary).
Who Is PrestigeCare?
Prestige Care is a family of over 75 skilled nursing + post-acutecare centers, as well as assisted living and memory care communities in 8Western states. We are an organization of over 5,000 team members who serve thousandsof residents, where we have the privilege of personally touching their livesevery day.
Benefits
Beginning January 2023, Prestige is excited to offer a great medical plan with low monthly premiums for Full Time (32 hr+) Oregon Skilled Nursing Center employees and dependents!
Oregon SNF Union Employees:

• Employee Only: $35/month
• Employee & Spouse: $70/month
• Employee & Family: $105/month

Oregon SNF Non-Union Employees:

• Employee Only: $75/month
• Employee & Spouse: $200/month
• Employee & Family: $300/month

Our comprehensive benefit package includes:

• A choice of health plans - Kaiser Permanente or Regence BlueCross BlueShield
• Coverage begins the first of the month after start date
• Preventative care covered at 100% /Generic Rx covered at 100%/Office Visit Co-pay $20
• Vision - VSP/Dental - Delta
• Employer paid Life and AD&D
• 401k w/company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off Program/Paid holidays
• Annual wage increases
• Scholarship/Tuition reimbursement

* Nursing Assistant students not employed by Prestige Care Full Time outside of their class will not be benefit eligible as they are not considered employees
POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Social Services Director 1 directs and oversees the Social Services program in a skilled nursing center to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met and maintained in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Prestige Care standards. In addition to performing the duties of a Social Services Director 1, the Senior Social Services Director 1 provides Social Services support to assigned center(s), trains, and mentors other Social Services Directors, and supports company-wide Social Services projects and initiatives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Meets with all new admissions to document the resident's psychosocial history and identify the current psychosocial needs
2. Ensures comprehensive psychosocial care plans are in place for each resident and are completed within the required timeframe and updated quarterly and as needed
3. Collaborates with the leadership team, the resident and/or resident's representatives, and physician to determine discharge plans. Communicates regularly with all parties regarding the plan and encourages resident and/or resident's representative participation in all steps of the planning and discharge process
4. Coordinates home health, hospice, and support services, including making referrals and obtaining services from outside agencies as needed
5. Arranges ancillary services including but not limited to dental, ophthalmology, and audiology services. May be required to coordinate appointments for such services and arrange transportation
6. Completes and issues Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage (NOMNC) and Skilled Nursing Facility Advance Beneficiary Notice (SNFABN) as applicable
7. Completes assigned sections on the MDS and participates in the coordination of Medicaid services
8. Documents care plan and services provided in the resident's record in accordance with state and federal regulatory requirements and Prestige policies. Ensures that all entries are accurate, timely, and descriptive of the services provided
9. Acts as a resident advocate by ensuring that services are provided in the resident's best interest and educates on residents' rights
10. Acts as the grievance officer and coordinates the center's grievance process
11. Assists residents in accessing mental health services and other community resources
12. Arranges and obtains needed durable medical equipment, clothing, and personal items for residents
13. Conducts and assists in coordinating resident and family support groups including the development of programs for special needs residents
14. Manages behavioral health services including tracking, meetings, care planning, care and services. Coordinates and updates Behaviors Monitors for residents as required
15. Partners with the clinical team in training staff on resident's behaviors and appropriate behavioral interventions
16. Participates in leadership team by actively contributing to decision making, grievance follow up, building and company-wide initiatives and attending leadership team meetings such as Stand-up, Managing Acute Care Conditions (MACC), Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) and other meetings as required
17. Provides Social Services support to assigned center(s) by partnering with regional and clinical leadership team to review Social Services processes, assisting in problem solving and developing a discharge plan for challenging cases, to review compliance with Social Services systems, and providing general Social Services oversight through routine communication and potential site visits
18. Assists with the onboarding and development of assigned Social Services Director(s) through coaching, mentorship, and training. Provides on-call support to assigned Social Services Director(s) by answering questions and providing guidance
19. Reports on assigned center(s) and Social Services Director(s) to regional leadership team
20. Collaborates with the regional and clinical leadership team to support implementation of strategic Social Services goals and objectives. Participates on special projects and work groups as requested
21. Performs other duties as assigned

COMPANY WIDE RESPONSIBLITIES

1. Demonstrates Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Commitment and Trust
2. Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, residents' families, visitors and staff
3. Protects privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to residents, employees, the facility, and company information and records
4. Maintains a safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Must hold appropriate state licensure if required under state regulations. Three years' experience working in skilled nursing or similar health care setting or ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills. Knowledgeable of the rules, regulations and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in social work, human services or related field required. Master's degree preferred.
EOE/M/F/VETS/DISABLED - At Prestige, it is our promise topersonally touch lives every day. It is a philosophy of caring based on ourcore values of integrity, trust, commitment, and respect, that are at thecenter of all that we do. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforcethat represents all of us, coming from different experiences, cultures,backgrounds, and viewpoints. Inclusion is the way we treat one another and howwe celebrate what makes us different.
Prestige is proud to be an EqualEmployment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race,religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, orrelated medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability,or other applicable legally protected characteristics.