QUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma or equivalentSocial Service Designee CertificationDegree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or Gerontology is preferredExcellent management skillsGood administrative and organizational abilitiesGood interpersonal skillsAdheres to professional appearanceKnowledge of Social Resources in the CommunityPrincipal ResponsibilitiesCLINICAL/ADMINISTRATIVEEnsure the residents' psychosocial and concrete needs are identified and met in accordance with federal, state, and company requirementsAssess the psychosocial, mental, and emotional needs of residentsTimely and accurate completion of the MDSOrient residents to the centerAssist with discharge planningImplement and update Resident Care Plan and Social HistoryDevelop and maintain a list of community/outside resourcesCommunicate needs and plan of care to residents, families, responsible parties, and appropriate staffMaintain interpreter services for residents, if applicableAssist with the facilitation of Advance Directives for those who indicate a desire to complete oneMaintain a Theft/Loss binderAssist with the Grievance protocolParticipate in abuse investigations, when requiredParticipate in meetings, in-services, and training as requiredImplement and maintain an ongoing Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) as requiredAssist with coordination of resident room movesParticipate in the facility's Behavior Management programProvide Trauma Informed Care Screenings and Training per regulatory guidelinesArrange ancillary services that have been determined necessary to maintain the residents' concrete needsCoordination and maintenance of the IDT invitation process to residents and resident representativesMeet with consultants as requiredCONSUMER SERVICEPresents a professional image to consumers through dress, behavior, and communication skillsAdheres to company standards for resolving consumer concernsPromotes and observes resident rights per regulatory guidelinesMaintains an organized officeOrganize and maintain a professional work setting#J-18808-Ljbffr