POSITION SUMMARY

The Social Services Director 1 directs and oversees the social services program in a skilled nursing center to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met and maintained in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Prestige Care standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meets with all new admissions to document the resident's psychosocial history and identify the current psychosocial needs.
• Ensures comprehensive psychosocial care plans are in place for each resident and are completed within the required timeframe and updated quarterly and as needed.
• Collaborates with the leadership team, the resident and/or resident’s representatives, and physician to determine discharge plans. Communicates regularly with all parties regarding the plan and encourages resident and/or resident’s representative participation in all steps of the planning and discharge process.
• Coordinates home health, hospice, and support services, including making referrals and obtaining services from outside agencies as needed.
• Arranges ancillary services including but not limited to dental, ophthalmology, and audiology services. May be required to coordinate appointments for such services and arrange transportation.
• Completes and issues Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage (NOMNC) and Skilled Nursing Facility Advance Beneficiary Notice (SNFABN) as applicable.
• Completes assigned sections on the MDS and participates in the coordination of Medicaid services.
• Documents care plan and services provided in the resident’s record in accordance with state and federal regulatory requirements and Prestige policies. Ensures that all entries are accurate, timely, and descriptive of the services provided.
• Acts as a resident advocate by ensuring that services are provided in the resident’s best interest and educates on residents’ rights.
• Acts as the grievance officer and coordinates the center’s grievance process.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Must hold appropriate state licensure if required under state regulations. Two years’ experience working in skilled nursing or similar health care setting or ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills. Knowledgeable of the rules, regulations and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.

Summary of Benefits

Full-time team members are eligible for Prestige’s comprehensive benefit package including choice of medical plans, HSA/FSA accounts, dental and vision insurance, and company paid life and AD&D insurance. All team members are eligible to participate in the company’s retirement plans with a company match for those who meet the hours and service requirements. Additional benefits include Employee Assistance Program and Education Reimbursement program.

Full-time and Part-Time team members (over 20 hours/week) accrue PTO at rate of 0.0423/hour during their first year.

EOE/M/F/VETS/DISABLED – At Prestige, it is our promise to personally touch lives every day. It is a philosophy of caring based on our core values of integrity, trust, commitment, and respect, that are at the center of all that we do. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents all of us, coming from different experiences, cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints. Inclusion is the way we treat one another and how we celebrate what makes us different.

Prestige is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.00 - $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Centralia, WA 98531: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Care Plans: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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