Director of Social Services at Westminster Towers Orlando in Orlando, Florida

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Services and its communities.

1. Prepare comprehensive psychosocial assessments and care plans for all residents.


2. During the Admission process tour facility and available accommodations with potential residents and family members. Review and obtain signatures for required documentation.


3. Resident and family outreach – advocate for the residents. Main contact for the family members.


4. Access to community resources and present residents/family member with health care provider availability; includes home health care, hospice, equipment provider, etc. 


5. Manage discharge planning; responsible for appropriate discharges to a less restrictive setting (outside health services). 


6. Internal contact for resolving resident/family member grievances.


7. As a Grievance Coordinator maintains a Grievance Log (accept/write grievances on behalf of party); conducts investigations and follow ups with resolutions. Conducts abuse prevention In-services for staff members.


8. Completes QA and Audits. Monitors psychotropic medications, mood and behavioral symptoms. Obtain consent from residents or HC Surrogate for psych med use and maintain in psychoactive medications binder.

The above job description is not to be construed as a complete listing of the assignments and responsibilities assigned to any employee; nor are such assignments restricted to those precisely listed in the description. This job description may change from time to time as the needs of the organization.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work required, Master's Degree in Social Work preferred


• LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker


• 3 Years experience in skilled nursing facility (long-term care) or medically related area is required.

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