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Responsible for planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the Social Service Department in accordance with federal, state, and local standards, as well as established policies and procedures, to ensure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the patients/residents are met and maintained on an individual basis. Responsible for keeping a referral list of potential admits in addition to coordinating all admissions and discharges.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Plans, develops, organizes implements, evaluates, and directs the social service programs of the facility.

2. Meets with administration, medical and nursing staff and other related departments in planning social services.

3. Develops and maintains a good working rapport with intra-department personnel, other departments within the facility, and outside community health, welfare and social agencies, to ensure that social service programs can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents.

4. Assists in developing, administering, and coordinating of department policies and procedures.

5. Keeps abreast of federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards, and makes recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to your supervisor.

6. Reviews department policies and procedures, at least annually, and participates in making recommended changes.

7. Assists in the development of the department budget.

8. Develops and implements policies and procedures for the identification of medically related social and emotional needs of the resident.

9. Participates in community planning related to the interests of the facility in addition to the services and needs of the resident and family.

10. Coordinates and participates in admission and discharge planning, development and implementation of social care plans and resident assessments.

11. Responsible for ensuring an adequate waiting/referral list is maintained to fill vacancies.

12. Interviews residents/families as necessary and in a private setting.

13. Involves the patient/resident/family in planning social service programs when possible.

14. Assists in arranging transportation to other facilities when necessary.

15. Refers resident/families to appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide services or needs of the resident.

16. Provides information to resident/family as to Medicare, Medicaid, and other financial assistance programs available to the resident.

17. Informs the resident/family of the resident's personal and property rights.

18. Maintains confidentiality of all pertinent patient/resident care information to ensure patient/resident rights are protected.

19. Provides consultation to facility staff, community agencies, etc., in efforts to solve the needs and problems of the patient/resident through the development of social service programs.

20. Assumes the authority, responsibility, and accountability of directing the social service department.

21. Assists in determining departmental staffing, evaluates employee performances, and makes recommendations to the Supervisor.

22. Assists in recruitment, selection and training of competent department personnel.

23. Reviews and evaluates the department's workforce and makes recommendations to the Supervisor.

24. Coordinates social service activities with other departments as necessary.

25. Responsible for ensuring clients' rights is maintained by training clients to understand their rights.

26. Ensures proper/adequate training of staff regarding client's rights, abuse, neglect, and exploitation laws.

27. Informing family/legal guardians of clients' rights upon admission.

28. Act as Coordinator and Secretary of the Human Rights Committee.

29. Assists in setting standards for department personnel.

30. Delegate's authority, responsibility, and accountability to other responsible department personnel.

31. Recommends to the Supervisor the equipment and supply needs of the department.

32. Makes written and oral reports/recommendations to the Supervisor concerning the operation of the social service department.

33. Assists in scheduling department working hours, personnel, work assignments, etc. to maintain quality patient/resident care.

34. Completes all paperwork (i.e. CFA, program plans, pre-admission packets, discharge paperwork, follow-ups, 260's etc.) accurately and in a timely manner.

35. Coordinates and devise appropriate training programs for each client. Training programs must comply with all existing certifications and licensure regulations to meet the delivery of services for each individual client's specific needs with quality in the area of self-determination and independence.

36. Actively participates in the facility interdisciplinary team.

37. Reports all accidents/incidents immediately.

38. Reports all unsafe/hazardous conditions/equipment immediately.

39. Oversee the planning and development of the department in client shopping, personal care, haircuts and clothing items.

40. Performs other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed by the Supervisor and/or Administrator.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

1. Serves on various committees of the facility as required by current regulations, and as may be appointed by the Supervisor and/or Administrator.

2. Develops and participates in regularly scheduled orientation and inservice training programs in relation to the social, emotional and medical needs of the patients/residents.

3. Performs administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submits such the Supervisor and/or Administrator as required.

4. Attends and participates in professional associations, activities and programs.

5. Maintains an excellent working relationship with the medical profession and other health-related facilities and organizations.

6. Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the department and facility.

7. Meets with department personnel, on a regularly scheduled basis, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services.

8. Works with the facility's consultants as necessary and implements recommended changes as required.

9. Keeps abreast of economic conditions/situations and recommend adjustments to ensure the continued ability to provide quality patient/resident care.

10. Assists in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished.

EXPOSURE RISK

The Director of Social Services is at minimal risk for exposure to blood and body fluids.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Reports to the Program Service Director

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervises Social Service Aide(s)

• EDUCATION

Must possess as a minimum, a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from an approved school of Social Work. Also, must be licensed in the state of Mississippi.

• EXPERIENCE

Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities is preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Works in well-lighted/ventilated work areas, as well as throughout the facility.

2. Sits, stands, bends, lift (no more than 25% of your own body weight), and moves intermittently during working hours.

3. Is subject to frequent interruptions and phone calls.

4. Is involved with patients/residents, family members, personnel, visitors, etc. under all conditions and circumstances.

5. Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients/residents, family members, etc.

6. Communicates with nursing personnel and other department supervisors.

7. Must be willing to work beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.

8. Attends and participates in continuing educational programs as directed.

9. Is subject to falls, burns from equipment, infectious diseases, substances, odors, etc., throughout the workday.

10. Must be economical and careful with supplies, equipment, etc.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

1. Must be able to read, write and speak the English language in an understandable manner.

2. Role model professional behavior by performing and/or assisting other staff, supervisors, peers, consultants and direct support staff in an effective, cooperative manner, in all duties.

3. Must be of good moral character.

4. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with all consumers, personnel, residents, families, and visitors, etc.

5. Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

6. Must have the ability to work harmoniously with other personnel and be willing to manage persons of various maturity and cognitive abilities.

7. Must have and maintain a valid State of Mississippi drivers' license and meet the criteria to be insured with the company's motor vehicle insurance.

8. Must have basic computer knowledge and skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (With or without the aid of mechanical devices)

1. Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.

2. Must be able to sit, stand, bend, and lift without assistance at least 25 pounds.

3. Must be able to read, write (legibly) and speak the English language in an understandable manner.

4. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

5. Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable those senses to function adequately so that the requirements of the position can be fully met.

6. Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.

7. May be required to lift, push, and pull.

8. Must have personal integrity, have flexibility, and the ability to work effectively with others.

9. Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile persons including residents, family members, visitors, etc.

10. Must function independently without direct supervision.

11. Must maintain good grooming, personal hygiene skills and appearance.