Social Services Director Job Opening

Life Care Center of Bridgeton

Position type: Full-time
Shift: 40 Hours - Weekdays (Day Shift)

Position Summary
The Social Services Director plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the Social Services department to ensure all medically-related emotional and social needs of patients are met in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

• Must be currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• Must have a bachelor's degree if working in a facility with 120 or more beds (see State law)
• Two (2) years' experience in health-care social work preferred

Specific Job Requirements

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Must be knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post-acute care facility
• Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Must perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: direct patient and/or family support,, general social services responsibilities,, supervisory responsibilities, patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Must be able to implement a social services program that meets the medically-related social and emotional needs of patients as well as State, Federal, corporate, and division guidelines
• Must be able to act as patient advocate and provide education to staff regarding patient rights
• Must be able to chart appropriately and timely
• Must be able to assist patient and family through education, financial planning assistance, liaison with community agencies, etc.
• Must be able to recruit, select, hire, train, evaluate, counsel, and supervise social services staff
• Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients
• Must demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Must be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Must be able to communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Benefits for Full-Time Associates

• medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability coverage
• 401(k)
• paid vacation, sick days and holidays

An Equal Opportunity Employer

LCAD 136322

Bridgeton, MO

• CA