Director of Social Work

Director of Social Work - Full Time - Days

Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs. 

As the Social Worker Director, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our Social Worker Department. You will oversee the development, implementation, and continuous evaluation of our programs aimed at helping residents achieve their highest level of well-being. Your responsibilities will include identifying and addressing the need for medically-related social services and ensuring that these services are delivered in strict compliance with state and federal regulations. If you are a strategic leader with a passion for improving lives and a keen eye for regulatory adherence, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• The Social Worker Director will oversee and delegate the social work aspects of comprehensive assessments and care plans, ensuring goals and interventions are tailored to each resident's needs and preferences, and comply with Federal and State regulations, including promoting individualized, non-pharmacological care approaches.
• Directing the Social Worker department includes overseeing preadmission Worker for inbound residents, to include participation in interdisciplinary evaluation of residents needs for institutional care and completion of the PASARR Level I.
• Manage safe community transitions for residents by coordinating discharge planning and arranging follow-up care, while also helping residents and their families access financial, legal, and community resources.
• Ensure that social worker actions are properly documented in medical records and that documentation adheres to legal, ethical, and professional standards.
• Responsible for overseeing the establishment of departmental QA procedures and modification of those procedures where appropriate.
• Manage Advance Care Planning for new residents, ensure regular review of Advance Directives, keep staff informed about residents' end-of-life wishes, and educate residents and their families about healthcare options and implications.
• Assist residents in voicing and obtaining resolution to grievances. The Director will review complaints and grievances made by the resident and make a written report indicating what action(s) were taken to resolve the complaint or grievance. The Director will also gather grievance reports from other Social Worker staff and ensure follow-through and resolution has been completed as per facility policy.
• Track grievance trends, report findings as part of the facility's QAPI program, and participate in policy development to enhance the quality of care for residents.
• Ensure staff are aware of Resident's Rights and uphold residents' dignity, advocates for residents' rights, and leads investigations into allegations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation, reporting to the Administrator and relevant State agencies.
• The Social Worker Director will ensure that residents who display mental illness, or psychosocial difficulties such as coping with grief and loss, will have access to appropriate treatment and resources.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in social work or another human Worker field to include, but not limited to, sociology, gerontology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, or psychology.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• One year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals.

Physical Requirements:

• For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising client care.

Location and Travel Requirements:

• Onsite - Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility - 220 Steuben St, Montour Falls, NY 14865
• Shift: (Mon-Fri) between the hours of 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Pay Range Disclosure

• $70,616 to $97,614.40 per hour

Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@cayugahealth.org.

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