Director of Social Work Job at GPSB, Port Jefferson Station, NY

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  • GPSB
  • Port Jefferson Station, NY

Job Description

Job Description:

Responsible for delivery of social services to residents and their families. Responsible for consultation and direction of Social Service in a skilled nursing facility. Develops, organizes and implements programs, policies and procedures, conducts case work services and counseling, recommends functions necessary to ensure overall operational viability. Maintains performance

Responsibilities:

  • Prepares social histories for use by professional facility staff and participates in resident care conferences
  • Assures that social service/discharge planning activities are integrated and coordinated within the facility by effective communication at all levels
  • Participates in the development and reassessment, as needed of each resident's social service and interdisciplinary care plan
  • Handles problems of adjustment to the long-term care facility and maintains frequent contact with residents and their families.
  • Serves as an advocate for residents and their families
  • Demonstrates knowledge of clinical social work and discharge planning
  • Treats residents and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of residents and their families.

Requirements/Qualifications:

  • Must possess a Degree in Social Work or related field of study
  • Minimum of 3 years experience in a Social Work capacity at a hospital, skilled nursing care facility or other related medical facility Education
  • Mid Level 
  • Experience

    Geriatric preferred

Benefits/Perks:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement Savings

Location

Suffolk County, NY

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