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Offer: Social Services Manager *$5k Sign-On Bonus, start by 9/15**:Job description:
Woodland Pond at New Paltz is Hiring!Social Services Manager *$5k Sign-On Bonus, start by 9/15**It's Not Work When You're Doing What You Love! Woodland Pond at New Paltz is a CMS 5 Star Rated Continuing Care Retirement Community. Woodland Pond has an excellent reputation for quality care and exceptional service. If you are interested in our commitment to a positive, nurturing workplace environment for staff, we want to hear from you! We offer an excellent income, benefits and perks.Job Details Job Job location: Woodland Pond Inc - New Paltz, NY Employment type: Full Time income Range: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 income Job Shift: Day Job Job Category: Health Care Description Social Services Manager Position Summary The Social Services Manager, preferably a licensed social worker, evaluates the psychosocial needs of each resident admitted and formulates a written plan of care/service plan; reviews and revises plan as regulated, refers residents and families to appropriate community resources as necessary. supervises the tasks of the Social Services Coordinator. Carries out assigned tasks and responsibilities in conformity with current existing federal and state regulations and established organization policies and procedures for SNF and AL settings. ESSENTIAL tasks AND RESPONSIBILITIES Coordinating with the Social Services Coordinator to do the following: (*CF indicates Critical Function) Supervises Social Services staff to optimal performance. Consults with LNHA for disciplinary issues. Completing initial and periodic evaluation, individualized care and service plans, the needs of a resident and of the capcapability of the facility program to meet those needs (*CF) Orientating a new resident and family to the everyday routine Assisting each resident to adjust to life in the facility Assisting each resident to maintain family and community ties and to develop new ones Encouraging resident participation in facility and community activities as that resident desires. Establishing linkages with and arranging for services from public and private sources of income, health, mental health and social services (*CF) Refers residents to the Business Office in making application for, and maintaining, earnings entitlements and public benefits (*CF) Assisting the resident in obtaining and maintaining a primary physician or source of medical care of choice, who is responsible for the overall management of the individual's health and mental health needs (*CF) Assisting the resident in making arrangements to obtain services, examinations and reports needed to maintain or document the maintenance of the resident's health or mental health, including: (a) Health and mental health services Coordinating the work of other service providers within the facility (*CF) Assisting residents in need of alternative living arrangements to make and execute sound discharge or transfer plans (*CF) Assisting in the establishment and operation of a system to enable residents to participate in planning for change or improvement in facility operations and programs and to present grievances and recommendations (*CF) Contributing to and participating in formulation of Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement assignments and reports as assigned Ensuring that each resident shall be provided such case management services as are necessary to support the resident in maintaining independence of function and personal choice (*CF) Acting as primary contact on all matters requiring or prompting communication with resident family or HCP / POA Completing all required training and in-services Attending everyday meetings Creating and updating CP's and ISP's (updates also includes invitations to families to meet and coordination of scheduling meetings to also include members of ID Team) (*CF) Completing 4397 Assessments upon admission for AL annually, and for significant changes (*CF) Obtaining demographic information and maintaining up-to-date data as changes occur Updating chronological census with admissions and discharges (*CF) Taking residents' pictures to upload to AOD (*CF) Documenting in the resident's record, including updating profile info and writing Case Management notes (*CF) Maintaining accurate transfer/ambulation lists (*CF) Assisting with ordering DME (*CF) as needed Completing referrals to mental health services, coordinating about resident needs, receipt of documentation (also for SNF) on a weekly basis (*CF) Coordinating with pharmacies to resolve issues with prescription coverage or payment (*CF) Communicating regularly with Unit Clerk about all appointments (also identify if transportation and/or aide assistance is needed) (*CF) Meeting with residents and families to address safety needs and creating/implementing a plan to address those needs (*CF) Making notification (including issuing Termination notices) and coordination when higher or alternate level of care is needed. Obtaining order from MD for PRI and Screen and schedule with certified RN. Providing supporting documentation prior to appointment. Making referrals located on PRI findings and following-up for appropriate discharge planning. (*CF) Assisting with accessing benefits (i.e. LTC Claim initiation, VA spousal benefits, etc.) (*CF) Assisting residents and families with Advanced Directives (*CF) Coordinating with other service providers (PCP, therapy, specialists, etc.) when referrals and continuation of care are needed (CM is informed when assistance is needed, such as assisting with difficult issues and lack of responsiveness from medical providers) (*CF) Coordinating with families and Admissions Coordinator for vacating rooms after discharge Touring potential new admissions in absence of Admissions Coordinator Conducting an initial admissions assessment and interview with the resident and family to evaluate the appropriateness of placement and identify the need for special services (*CF) Interpreting the residents' rights to family and staff Advocating for the resident with personal and social problems and problems involved with facility living. Facilitating needed communication with other disciplines on behalf of the residents, including medical, nursing, dietary, rehabilitation and psychiatric services Coordinating and monitoring needed available services for individual residents to assure an optimum level of emotional, physical and psychological well-being and independence located upon educational background Involving the resident, other disciplines and administration as appropriate regarding matters such as bed retention, room change, transfer and discharge. Interpreting residents' needs and behaviors and extending professional intervention to all levels of staff suggesting positive approaches, such as alternatives to the use of restraints and psychotropic drugs Initiating and facilitating small group meetings of residents, family and staff directed at a fuller knowledge of the institutionalized resident and fuller joint participation in improving the residents' emotional and physical well-being (*CF) Initiating and participating in interdisciplinary meetings and team conferences Providing assistance and support to residents' family members (*CF) Arranging for residents and families to meet with Department of Health surveillance staff as necessary Reviewing and completing assigned portions of MDS and related care plans Assisting with coordination/facilitation of care plan meetings at the discretion of the Director, if the MDS Coordinator is unable Participating, if requested by residents, in the organization and on-going functioning of the resident and family councils Coordinating and facilitating the referral of residents for needed and requested services and outside resources not available in the facility Organizing bereavement counseling for roommates, families and other affected individuals Assists in compilation and presentation of pertinent QAPI data Completes all required training and in-services Obtains Certified Dementia Practitioner certification and demonstrates capability to practice accordingly All other tasks as assigned SPECIAL PROJECTS Completing mailings for the PCP. Maintaining logs and assisting with New Patient information packets Tracking AL/GV resident COVID testing Developing QAPI projects and superviseing prosperous process improvement. Assisting with the needs of the QA designee, updating forms, etc. GENERAL expertise AND ABILITIES Maintains high standards for work areas, attitude and appearance Understands that honesty and ethics are essential in the performance of tasks Willing to lgain and grow Demonstrates maturity in judgment and behaviors Able to work a flexible schedule Maintains predictable and reliable attendance QualificationsQualifications1. A master's degree in social work or is a Licensed Certified Social Worker, and has pertinent practice in a health care setting;2. A bachelor's degree in social work, or in a related field, and has regular access through a contract which meets the regulations; or3. Four years of social work practice in a nursing home in New York State prior to October 1, 1990, as a social work adjunct or case aide and has regular access through a contract which meets the regulations4. Proficiency with computers and standard office software Skills:
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