Posted in Other 30+ days ago.
Type: Full Time
Social Services Director
Category
Social Services
Shift
Day
Hours
Full-Time
Union Position
No
Location
Avamere Rehabilitation of Beaverton
Address
11850 SW Allen Blvd
City
Beaverton
State
OR
Zip
97005
Overview
Social Services Director
Full-Time Day Shift
Monday - Friday
Avamere Rehab of Beaverton
11850 SE Allen Blvd
Beaverton, OR 97005
(503) 646-7164
The primary purpose of this position is to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of our facility's Social Services Department to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met and maintained.
Responsibilities/Qualifications/Skillset
Coordinates social services by participating with the management team in care planning and development
- Ensure that all components of the care plan are being followed by reviewing MDS and nurses' notes and attending required meetings
- Effectively communicate information concerning a patient's condition with other departments and government agencies
- Provides discharge planning services by working with the facility management team, resident family or resident and physician
- Seek out new methods and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures based on current federal and state regulations
- Assists in the preparation of the Social Services department budget and ensures that the department operates within established budget
- Responsible for arranging and obtaining needed adaptive equipment, clothing, and personal items including making referrals and obtaining services from outside agencies
- Ensures that all entries in the clinical record are informative and descriptive of the services provided, while maintaining organized and orderly work records
- Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment with residents, visitors and employees
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Services -Required
- Master's Degree strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in social services in a Skilled Nursing or similar health care setting.
- Registered with the Academy of Certified Social Workers or a member of the National Association of Social Workers.
- Knowledgeable of the rules, regulations and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities.
- Understanding of government insurances, commercial and managed care insurances
- Excellent oral and written communication.
- Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Facility Information
In the heart of the beautiful Portland, Oregon metropolitan area you will find Avamere Rehabilitation of Beaverton. This skilled nursing community is made of staff with a heart for serving, evident in the way they serve in their local area. Staff volunteered at a 2019 event serving those who were homeless, organized by Project Homeless Connect and the Shelter at Orenco Station, and continue to seek more ways to serve their local community.
Avamere Rehabilitation of Beaverton is known for quality care. The American Health Care Association recognized the senior rehabilitation community as part of the Quality Initiative Recognition Program, ranking in tier 3 of 4, the second highest ranking.
This warm and inviting community features 104 beds and offers skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, and respite care for seniors. Their engaging employee culture fosters trust and fun through their team, residents, and those just stopping by for a visit.
Get to know more about Avamere Rehabilitation of Beaverton on their blog and Facebook.
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Avamere Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer