Social Services Supervisor

Lincoln County Care Center

  • Shoshone, ID
  • $17.00-20.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
  • Apply easily
Hello, Lincoln County Care Center in Shoshone, ID is actively looking to hire a full-time Social Services Supervisor.At Lincoln County, our goal in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) is to provide each patient with top-quality care. We strive to maximize each patient's functional independence to safely discharge her/him to the next level of care.We are a people-first organization. Really! Our guiding motto is leading with integrity, empowering people, delivering outcomes.Job Description:The Social Services Supervisor is responsible for assisting residents to manage their everyday emotional, mental, and psychosocial needs:
  • Advocate for resident needs and rights
  • Maintains contact with family, in consultation with the resident, to report on changes in health, goals, discharge planning
  • Makes referrals and obtain services from outside entities, e.g., talking books, absentee ballots, etc.
  • Assists residents with financial and legal matters, e.g., Social Security,Medicare, Mdicaid, VA, referrals to funeral homes for preplanning arrangements
  • Builds relationships between residents and staff and teaches staff how to understand and support resident's individual needs.
  • Participates in Interdisciplinary Care Plan Conferences and develop plan of care to ensure that special social service needs are met
  • Assists in resolution of grievances as voiced by resident, family, responsible party, or ombudsman
  • Completes Social Service Assessment Discharge Planning
  • Documents all identified social service problems with appropriate approaches and time measurable goals
  • Manage other Social Services staff as required
Benefits:
  • Complete medical/dental/vision insurance benefits
  • Employer-matching 401k retirement program
  • Up to 16 days' paid time off per year
  • Company paid Life Insurance
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's in social work or human services prefered but not required
  • One year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting
  • Experience completing electronic medical records

Lincoln County Care Center