Job Description

Assist the Social Service Director/Consultant in the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing of the social service programs of this facility.

•Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, and other related departments in planning social services, as directed

•Assist in the development, administering, and coordinating of department policies and procedures.

•Review department policies and procedures, at least annually, and participate in making recommended changes.

•Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures for identifying the medically related social and emotional needs of the resident.

•Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family.

•Assist residents in achieving the highest practicable level of self-care, independence and well-being.

•Assist with providing medically related social services so that the highest practicable physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each resident is attained or maintained.

•Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submitting such to the Director.

•Provide information to residents/families as to Medicare/Medicaid, and other financial assistance programs available to the resident.

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