Share Email Opening Title Director of Social Services  Location Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home   Position Director of Social Services   Description To plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Social Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis. Essential Functions Assist in the administering and implementing department policies and procedures. Keep abreast of current federal, state, and local regulations, as well as professional standards, and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to the Administrator. Implement policies and procedures for the identification of medically related social and emotional needs of the resident. Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family. Interview resident/families as necessary and in a private setting; involve the resident/family in planning social service programs when possible. Assist in arranging transportation to other facilities when necessary. Refer resident/families to appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide the services to fulfill the needs of the resident. Provide information to resident/families as to medicare/medicaid, and other financial assistance programs available to the resident. Provide consultation to members of our staff, community agencies, etc., in efforts to solve the needs and problems of the resident through the development of social service programs. Maintain a quality working relationship with the medical profession and other health related facilities and organizations. Coordinate social service activities with other departments as necessary. Work with the facility's consultants as necessary and help implement recommended changes. Interpret the department's policies and procedures to employees, residents, visitors, government agencies, etc. Review and develop a plan of correction for social service deficiencies noted during survey inspections and provide a written copy of such to the Administrator. Develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the social services department. Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies. Interview residents, or family members, as necessary, to obtain social history. Assure that social service progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and of the resident's response to the service. Maintain a reference library of written material, laws, etc., necessary for complying with current standards and regulations, and that will provide assistance in maintaining quality social service. Develop a written plan of care (preliminary and comprehensive) for each resident that identifies the problems/needs of the resident and the goals to be accomplished for each problem/need identified. Ensure that all social services personnel are aware of the care plan and that care plans are used in providing daily social services to the resident. Review nurses' notes to determine if the care plan is being followed. Report problem areas to the Director of Nursing. Participate in discharge planning. Review and revise care plans and assessments as necessary, but at least quarterly. Assist in preparing and planning the social services department's budget for food, equipment, supplies, and labor and submit to the Administrator for review. Be prepared to handle emergencies as they come up (i.e., rescheduling work assignments and work schedules, etc.). Attend departmental and staff meetings as directed or called. Attend and participate in in-service educational classes and on-the-job training programs, etc., as scheduled or directed. Perform other related assignments as required. Work Schedule As assigned, including some week-ends, evenings and Holidays. Working Conditions Works in well-lighted/ventilated areas. Most of the work is performed indoors Is subject to frequent interruptions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies, etc., under all conditions and circumstances. Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc. Communicates with the medical staff, nursing staff, and other department supervisors. Works beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary. May be exposed to bodily fluids, infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including the AIDS and hepatitis B viruses. Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; implements or office equipment; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner. Collect information through observation, listening, touching, and smelling. Must have auditory ability sufficient to monitor and assess Job requires regular sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting, writing, and carrying charts, food, trays, etc. Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and color vision and the ability to adjust focus. Employee may be required to move chairs, beds, and medical equipment, move patients in bed (with or without assistance). Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, personnel, and support agencies. Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability. Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility. May be required to lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, etc., in excess of fifty (50) pounds. Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents. Safety, Sanitation and Infection Controls Assure the assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary manner. Assure that established infection control and universal precautions practices are observed. Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to your supervisor. Follow established safety policies and procedures. Dispose of refuse daily in accordance with established sanitation procedures. Keep work/assignment areas free of hazardous objects, unnecessary equipment, supplies, etc. Report any accident/incident to your supervisor no matter how minor.   Position Requirements Qualifications Must have, at a minimum, a Bachelors Degree from an approved school of Social Work for a certain size facility. Must have, at a minimum, 2 years experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility. Must be registered as an Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW). Must also be a member in good standing of the ACSW and the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). Must possess the ability to make independent decisions. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public. Must possess leadership ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel. Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level in which they are currently functioning. Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing social services.   Shift -not applicable-   Full-Time \ Part-Time \ PRN Full-Time  Full-Time/Part-Time -unspecified-   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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