Job Description

Polaris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a beautiful 100 bed skilled nursing facility located at Milford Wellness Village. We are currently seeking an experienced

SOCIAL SERVICES to join our team!

Position Responsibilities for the

SOCIAL SERVICES


Supports the Social Services Director with department planning and organization necessary to ensure patient/resident medically related, emotional and social needs are maintained on an individual basis Acts as a liaison and representative of the residents' social interests. Develops social assessment and care plan, which identifies medically related social and emotional problems and needs with realistic goals and specifications to be taken Will be actively involved in pre-admission and admissions processes Must have the ability to listen and act compassionately with residents/family members; must be able to work on own and maintain job related jobs Documents residents' behavioral and psycho-social status Provides individual and group help for family and residents at all times of adjustment, crisis, or particular need Orients resident and family to the facility Develops and maintains good working rapport with patients/residents, family members, interdisciplinary team members, service providers and facility staff to ensure that social services programs can be properly maintained to meet the needs of patients/residents Participates in the admission and discharge planning processes, conducts patient/resident assessments, and care planning process Assist in maintaining department reports and assure records are survey ready Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: for the

SOCIAL SERVICES

:

BSW or Bachelor's degree in a related field required One year of social work experience in a long-term care facility preferred Experience using PointClickCare or other health information management system preferred Excellent interpersonal and listening skills, patient/resident focused, the proven ability to set priorities and problem solve

Benefits and Perks for the

SOCIAL SERVICES

:

Paid Time Off Paid Orientation 401(k) Health Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance Friendly, supportive co-workers in a great work environment Opportunities to grow professionally Beautifully maintained and managed facility Work Close to Home

We look forward to reviewing your resume for the Position of

SOCIAL SERVICES

! EOE