Massachusetts Staffing
Director of Social Services
Massachusetts Staffing, East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, us, 01028
Director Of Social Services
Chestnut Hill of East Longmeadow is seeking a licensed social worker for our long term care unit. Come join our team, as we make a difference in the lives of those requiring nursing and rehab care. Competitive benefits! The social services director (SSD) answers to the administrator and is responsible for providing for the physical, psychological, and social needs of the residents and all other duties assigned. Additionally, the SSD shares a responsibility toward creating and sustaining an environment that humanizes and individualizes each resident. Bear Mountain Healthcare is committed to providing care that recognizes each resident's physical, emotional and spiritual needs beyond traditional nursing procedures and protocols. The SSD must perform all the duties and responsibilities outlined below using available resources to effectively assist residents to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental and psychosocial well-being for each resident. The SSD's main responsibility will be to motivate all residents to make healthy adjustments to the nursing facility, by their participation in activities and social events. Informal counseling will be a part of the SSD's job responsibilities, and they will attempt to uncover any problems which might be interfering with the residents' socialization and participation in home activities. The SSD will be available to help any resident who feels a need to share personal problems. The SSD, when feasible, will have daily contact with all residents, providing residents with opportunities to make vocal their problems and reassurance that staff at the home cares about, and is interested, in their welfare. The SSD will be called upon to find solutions to issues concerning the resident, family and facility. All grievances must be reported to the administrator. Physical requirements: This job demands good physical and mental health. The SSD must possess manual dexterity for typing and operating a computer. The SSD may be required to lift, carry, turn, or assist high-risk residents and must be willing and able to work a flexible work schedule. This position must be able to sit, stand, bend or move intermittently during working hours. Must be able to lift and/or carry 50 pounds. Duties will also include: Resident evaluation the SSD will be responsible for keeping up-to-date evaluation documentation on each resident's activities at the facility. This documentation must comply with all state and federal requirements and will contain specific resident information relating to: Nature of the disability Activities and program participation Psychological disposition and adjustment Family contact Special problems Prognosis Education requirements social services bachelor's degree, MA licensed social worker
Chestnut Hill of East Longmeadow is seeking a licensed social worker for our long term care unit. Come join our team, as we make a difference in the lives of those requiring nursing and rehab care. Competitive benefits! The social services director (SSD) answers to the administrator and is responsible for providing for the physical, psychological, and social needs of the residents and all other duties assigned. Additionally, the SSD shares a responsibility toward creating and sustaining an environment that humanizes and individualizes each resident. Bear Mountain Healthcare is committed to providing care that recognizes each resident's physical, emotional and spiritual needs beyond traditional nursing procedures and protocols. The SSD must perform all the duties and responsibilities outlined below using available resources to effectively assist residents to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental and psychosocial well-being for each resident. The SSD's main responsibility will be to motivate all residents to make healthy adjustments to the nursing facility, by their participation in activities and social events. Informal counseling will be a part of the SSD's job responsibilities, and they will attempt to uncover any problems which might be interfering with the residents' socialization and participation in home activities. The SSD will be available to help any resident who feels a need to share personal problems. The SSD, when feasible, will have daily contact with all residents, providing residents with opportunities to make vocal their problems and reassurance that staff at the home cares about, and is interested, in their welfare. The SSD will be called upon to find solutions to issues concerning the resident, family and facility. All grievances must be reported to the administrator. Physical requirements: This job demands good physical and mental health. The SSD must possess manual dexterity for typing and operating a computer. The SSD may be required to lift, carry, turn, or assist high-risk residents and must be willing and able to work a flexible work schedule. This position must be able to sit, stand, bend or move intermittently during working hours. Must be able to lift and/or carry 50 pounds. Duties will also include: Resident evaluation the SSD will be responsible for keeping up-to-date evaluation documentation on each resident's activities at the facility. This documentation must comply with all state and federal requirements and will contain specific resident information relating to: Nature of the disability Activities and program participation Psychological disposition and adjustment Family contact Special problems Prognosis Education requirements social services bachelor's degree, MA licensed social worker