Social Services Director

Status: Full-TimeShift: DayLocation: Avamere Rehabilitation of Newport - 835 SW 11th St., Newport, OR 97365The 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. We are seeking an empathetic and experienced Social Services Director to join our team at Avamere Newport (SNF). The ideal candidate will oversee the social services department, ensuring that residents receive the emotional and social support they need. Responsibilities include assessing residents' psychosocial needs, coordinating care plans, and working with families and healthcare professionals to enhance residents' quality of life.ResponsibilitiesDevelop assessments and written plans of care to identify the needs of each resident.Ensure that all components of the care plan are being followed by reviewing MDS’s and nurses’ notes and attending meetings.Effectively communicate information concerning a patient’s condition with other departments and government agencies.Participate in the discharge planning, providing information to residents and families of programs available.Seek out new methods and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures based on current federal and state regulations.Assist in preparing and planning the department’s annual budget, and maintain throughout the year.Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Social Services, Master’s Degree strongly preferred.2 – 5 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 Medicare, Medicaid, Kaiser and private insurances.Excellent oral and written communication.Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.Employee PerksTuition assistanceAccess up to 50% of your net earned income before paydayMentorship opportunitiesCareer DevelopmentEmployee assistance program featuring counseling services, financial coaching, free legal services, and moreGenerous employee referral programPaid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually)401K retirement plan with employer matchComprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverageAvamere understands the importance of affordable and accessible healthcare for our team members and is very excited to partner with SEIU 503 and the Essential Worker Healthcare Trust to offer an excellent health insurance benefit plan at a significantly reduced cost to the employee. Starting in 2023, our Full-Time Oregon team members will be able to participate in a PPO or HMO plan with deductibles as low as $800.00 with significantly reduced premium costs. Employees will be eligible to start using their benefits within their first month of hire – no 60+ day waiting period! Vision, Dental, STD, LTD, AD&D, and other benefits are available for enrollment as well#clinical95Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify