Social Service Director

Full-time position

Only 7 minutes from Downtown St. Louis and we are on the MCT Bus Route in Granite City

This position comes with competitive wages and an excellent benefit package.

In addition to competitive pay and our amazing culture, we offer our employees the following benefits and perks:

BENEFITS:

• Same Day Pay- Cash Out When You Clock Out;
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance;
• Two-week Paid Vacation, Sick & 8 Personal Days Off;
• Tuition Reimbursement;
• Life, Critical Illness & AD&D Insurance,
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account,
• Employee Assistance Program

ABOUT GRANITE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER

We provide the highest quality of care for our senior community with a commitment to proudly serve our community's long-term care and rehabilitation needs. We offer services such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and dementia/Alzheimer's care. Our goal is to provide this dignified care to all of our residents in a well-maintained, home-like environment. This level of care would not be possible without our compassionate and focused staff working with residents, families, and physicians to create individualized and effective care and treatment plans.

DUTIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. The Social Service Director is responsible for monitoring the resident's mental and psycho-social needs and to provide the services to meet these needs in order to attain or maintain the highest practical level of physical, mental, and psycho-social well-being.

2.Demonstrates knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents (i.e., physical, cognitive, and socialization factors) in directing the overall operation of the facility's delivery of care.

3.Develops a social history of each new resident. Utilizes the RAI process in conducting a psycho-social assessment. Formulates a plan of care which addresses the identified problems, needs, and concerns. Documents progress toward goals, assessment updates, and interventions.

4.Actively participates in the pre-admission screening of all potential residents. Participates in the provision of information to residents and families during admissions. Orients the resident to the long-term care environment and facilitates adjustment to placement.

5.Coordinates and reviews behavior charting so that an effective plan of care is implemented.

6.Provides therapeutic counseling to residents and family members, as appropriate, to meet the residents' psyco-social needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

1.Degree in Social Services or related field (or relevant professional experience to the position).

2.Must be capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.

3.Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, and possess sufficient communication skills to perform the tasks required.

4.Possesses strong knowledge of state, federal and local regulations as they pertain to long term care.

5.Possesses good communication skills and is patient and self-disciplined.

Do you have excellent time management and organizational skills? Are you service-oriented and able to handle all patients with patience and professionalism? Can you adapt to any environment or situation? Do you think critically to quickly solve any problem that may arise? If yes, please apply to this position today!