Social Services Director

Social Services Director:

Status: Full-Time

Location: Avamere Rehab of Sunnyside - 4515 Sunnyside Rd SE, Salem, OR 97302

Responsibilities:

• Develop assessments and written plans of care to identify the needs of each resident.
• Ensure that all components of the care plan are being followed by reviewing MDS’s and nurses’ notes and attending meetings.
• Effectively communicate information concerning a patient’s condition with other departments and government agencies.
• Participate in the discharge planning, providing information to residents and families of programs available.
• Seek out new methods and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures based on current federal and state regulations.
• Assist in preparing and planning the department’s annual budget, and maintain throughout the year.
• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services, Master’s Degree strongly preferred.
• 2 – 5 years’ experience in Social Services in a Skilled Nursing or similar health care setting.
• Registered with the Academy of Certified Social Workers or a member of the National Association of Social Workers.
• Knowledgeable of the rules, regulations and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities.
• Understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, Kaiser and private insurances.
• Excellent oral and written communication.

Please Note: Effective Oct. 18, 2021, all Avamere employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have an approved medical or religious exception. If you are hired by Avamere after Oct. 18, 2021, you will need to be fully vaccinated (or obtain an approved exemption) prior to starting work and need to provide proof of vaccination (or approved exemption) within 10 days of starting work.