Director of Social Work

Director of Social Work

Full Time - Days

Our mission is to "Touch People's Lives", and to us, it is more than a mission, it is a way of life!

At Williamsport Retirement Village (part of Brooke Grove Foundation), we understand that all of us touch the lives of those we encounter, and we strive to make sure that impact is positive and uplifting. As a result, the people who live and work here are happy; and it shows!

We welcome all and cherish diversity among our residents and staff, embracing those of all backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures.

Our employees live out our mission each and every day. We are committed to providing care and services that enrich the lives of our residents and employees.

Williamsport Retirement Village offers competitive salaries and benefits along with quality training and educational opportunities to include:

• Two comprehensive Medical coverage plans, as well as Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, and Cancer Indemnity Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Sick, Vacation, and Holiday Time
• Direct Deposit
• Tuition Reimbursement

Responsibilities of a Director of Social Services:

• Provide oversite and direction/updates to the Social Services department.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate department policies and procedures.
• Interview, hire, and onboard new social service employees in collaboration with the Human Resources department.
• Provide periodic performance evaluations of department staff.
• Prepares and organizes the admission of new residents. This includes meeting with resident and/or family in a timely manner after admission, completing all necessary paperwork, distributing paperwork, addressing resident/family concerns as they adjust to facility.
• Perform discharge planning by organizing discharge planning meetings as applicable, making referrals to home health agencies for follow-up care, ordering medical equipment as advised by the rehabilitation or nursing staff, sharing resources with resident/family for community supports (such as adult day programs, meals-on-wheels, emergency response units).
• Notification to resident or family member of scheduled care plan meetings. Attending and facilitating care plan meetings or other family meetings as needs arise.
• Provide individual support to residents and family members as needed.
• Participate in chart audits to ensure quality of care is being given from a social services perspective and all admission and social work documentation is accurate and complete.
• Participate in surveys/inspections made by authorized government agencies.
• Investigate and work with interdisciplinary team in handling resident or family concerns or complaints. Maintain documentation of complaint in official log.
• In collaboration with the Administrator, investigate allegations of abuse and neglect with utmost tact and confidentiality according to state and federal laws and regulations.
• Honor all state and federal resident's rights.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings as required. Includes, but is not limited to, At? Risk, QA, PDPM, Clinical Review, Stand-up/Stand-down, etc.
• Participate in monthly Resident Council meetings if requested by the Resident Council or administrator.
• Complete social services portion of all resident MDS assessments on time.
• Work with the administrator to develop plans of correction for social service related deficiencies that are noted during surveys.
• Interview residents using various assessment tools including Mini Mental Status Exam, Geriatric Depression Scale, Cornell Scale for Depression and others as needed.
• Participate in Manager-on-Duty rotation.

Requirements of a Director of Social Services:

• Master's Degree and Maryland State Licensure as a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW).
• Experience in health related facility is recommended.
• Knowledge of nursing practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to long term care, or must be willing to acquire.
• Must possess leadership skills and be detail-oriented.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills essential.
• Computer literacy using Windows OS, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite. Knowledge of Point Click Care or other EHR.

Brooke Grove Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in admissions, employment, contracting with consultants or acceptance of volunteers on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, sexual orientation, or national origin.