Job Information
Westminster Palms Director of Social Services in Bradenton, Florida
Description
Work With Excellence, Serve With Heart!
Join the 5 star team at Westminster Bradenton, a beautiful waterfront life plan retirement community located near downtown Bradenton. Currently seeking a compassionate, dedicated individual for our full time Director of Social Services. EOE, DFWP "We honor those who served".
Why work for us?
Competitive Hourly Wage (Depending on Experience)
Comprehensive Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and 403b
Generous Paid Time Off Plan
Work Alongside Industry Experts That Take Pride in Their Work
Supportive Management Team That Put Employees First
Warm and Friendly Work Environment
Beautiful, Well-Maintained Facility Conveniently Located Near Downtown Bradenton
Flexible Schedule
Plenty of Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities
JOB SUMMARY: Assure that the emotional and social needs of all residents are met & maintained on an individual basis in accordance with regulatory guidelines and our established standards and guidelines.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Services and its communities.
Prepare comprehensive psychosocial assessments and care plans for all residents.
During the Admission process tour facility and available accommodations with potential residents and family members. Review and obtain signatures for required documentation (see procedure).
Resident and family outreach – advocate for the residents. Main contact for the family members.
Access to community resources and present residents/family member with health care provider availability; includes home health care, hospice, equipment provider, etc.
Manage discharge planning; responsible for appropriate discharges to a less restrictive setting (outside health services).
Internal contact for resolving resident/family member grievances.
As a Grievance Coordinator maintains a Grievance Log (accept/write grievances on behalf of party); conducts investigations and follow ups with resolutions. Conducts abuse prevention In-services for staff members.
Completes QA and Audits. Monitors psychotropic medications, mood and behavioral symptoms. Obtain consent from residents or HC Surrogate for psych med use and maintain in psychoactive medications binder.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work required; Master Degree in Social Work preferred 3 Years experience in skilled nursing facility or medically related area is required
Qualifications
Behaviors
Preferred
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Preferred
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Education
Required
- Bachelor's Degree or better in Bachelors degree
Preferred
- Master's Degree or better
Experience
Required
- 3 years: Years experience in skilled nursing