A Social Services Director working with our Skilled Nursing facility will counsel, and aide residents and families requiring assistance. This position acts to meet those needs through individual and group social services programming. This position also promotes residents’ potential during their stay and collaborates with physician and resident in preparation for discharge.
Responsibilities
Interviews all new residents to assess their psychosocial needs
Performs admission and discharge planning coordination
Counsel's residents individually, or with family/support groups
Refers residents to needed services such as Dental, Optometry, Audiology, Podiatry, Psychology, and Psychiatry and other community health resources
The Social Services Director will compile records and prepare reports such as theft and loss
Coordinates with nursing department to meet the residents’ optical, dental, and audiological needs and arranges transportation
Prepares timely documentation of social service interventions and assessments in resident's chart
Attends resident care meetings, rehabilitation and utilization review, quality assurance, and department head meetings
Complete appropriate sections of MDS timely
Other Duties as Assigned
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Social Services or similar field
Skilled Nursing experience preferred
Benefits
Benefits of being a Sapphire Health Services employee include, but is not limited to:
401K
Medical, Dental, Vision
Birthday/Holiday Pay
Wellness Fund
Uniform Fund
Longevity Bonuses
Quarterly Vacation Drawing
Tuition Reimbursement
How To Apply
At Sapphire Health Services we are dedicated to creating a supportive and enriching environment for both our residents and our team members. If you are a passionate healthcare professional looking to make a difference in the lives of residents, we encourage you to apply!
Address: 34 NE 20th Ave., Portland, OR 97232
- OUR MISSION: TO PROMOTE THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OUR RESIDENTS, STAFF AND COMMUNITIES. WE STRIVE TO TREAT THEM ALL WIT THE GREATEST CONSIDERATION AND RESPECT -
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