Director Of Business Process Jobs in Rochester, MN

Eden Senior Care, founded in 2016, is a growing Healthcare Management company focused on managing and operating Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, and Assisted Living communities in Minnesota, Wisconsin & Ohio. Our mission with each community is to support their success by providing strong leadership, corporate support, and the resources and tools to realize their goals. Eden Senior Care promotes and encourages the success of each of its employees and values the individual experience of its guests and their families.

Position: Director of Social Services

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a caring, outgoing, organized, and master multi-tasker Director of Social Services at Edenbrook Pine Haven, a wonderful, skilled nursing facility!

This person will perform a full range of professional assignments in a full-functioning capacity. While experience in long-term care is preferred, we are open and willing to training the right candidate!

Responsibilities

Functioning on behalf of the nursing home residents as assigned, by promoting the general well-being of each resident through the identification of their emotional and psychosocial needs. Will work with staff in developing a means to meet and sustain these needs through interviews, assessments, and the development and execution of a resident-centered care plan.

Duties:

• Provide Social Services oversight completing duties as assigned for the residents of Eden Senior Care
• Work closely with Marketing Director to coordinate referral-to-admission process
• Communicate with insurance companies to obtain prior authorization for admissions; keep record of insurance updates and communicate with departments included in update to ensure it is done timely
• Assist new residents and family members with completion of Admission Paperwork
• Provide information to residents/families in regards to Medicare, Medicaid and other financial assistance programs available to the resident; assist with completion of Medicaid applications as deemed necessary
• Insure PASRR is completed to state requirements
• Participate in resident assessment – provide background information and social history, as identified in the MDS process, in accordance with the RAI manual
• Involve the resident and family member in planning objective and goals for the resident; develop a written plan of care to work towards meeting identified goals
• Attend and lead Behavior Meeting and monitor Gradual Dose Reductions (GDR) and consents for psychotropic medications according to state regulations
• Complete timely progress notes on each resident
• Have an open-door policy to all residents, family members, and staff to listen to their problems or needs; do effective counseling or referrals to meet their needs
• Report concerns/grievances to Executive Director and initiate investigation
• Serve as an advocate for the resident and his/her rights, helping the resident learn assertiveness in communicating their needs, wants, and problems to the appropriate departments and agencies
• Participate in Monthly QAPI Committee meetings.
• Attend Stand-Up meeting daily; report to IDT about pay changes, care conferences, concerns, etc.
• Initiate and lead the discharge planning process; coordinate with outside resources such as: DME, Home Health, Hospice, etc. to ensure a safe transition to home or lower care setting
• Issue denial letters according to state regulation
• Assist in providing in-service education and orientation for employees regarding Resident Right and social service needs of residents
• All other duties assigned by Administrator

Requirements:

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field, including but not limited to Social Services, Sociology, Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, and Psychology.
• Preferred: Licensed Social Work certificate in the state of Minnesota, current and valid. (LSW)
• One to two years of supervised social work experience in a health care setting, working directly with individuals preferred but not required.
• Able to promote cooperation between social services and other department employees.
• Must be able to be professional over the phone and in person when representing the company.
• Must have excellent communication skills and take pride in his/her performance.
• Ability to write and give clear, concise instructions and remain calm during emergency situation

If you’re passionate about providing exceptional care and are ready to grow your career with a dedicated and mission-driven team, we encourage you to apply today.