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Safire Rehabilitation of the Northtowns Driector of Social Work in Tonawanda, New York
Tonawanda. Safire Rehabilitation of the Northtowns. Director of Social Work. $50,000 - $70,000/year.
We Offer Extremely Competitive Salary, Full Benefits Package, Paid time Off and Opportunities for Professional Growth
Sapphire Rehabilitation of Northtowns, a Skilled Nursing Facility located in Buffalo, New York is urgently seeking to hire an experienced Director of Social Work. The ideal candidate will be a professional, compassionate and outgoing individual with work experience in the social services field, as well as experience in the skilled nursing/long-term care setting. The Director of Social Work will plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct social service programs in accordance with current existing federal, state, and local standards (as well as established facility policies and procedures), to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the residents are met and maintained on an individual client basis.
Requirements: * Knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents (i.e., physical, cognitive, and socialization factors) in directing the overall operation of the facility's delivery of services. * Performs resident evaluations as required by state regulations. * Long term care/ sub-acute and discharge planning experience required * Support state regulations for admission and retention of residents. * Assists residents and families with the transition process. * Orients residents and families to the facility. * Assists and interacts with residents and families to access services. * Discharge planning and assistance experience for elderly populations. * Participates in development and implementation of each resident's individual care plan. * Communicates with other members of the management team to ensure coordination of services to residents. * Documents case management notes in residents' files as necessary. * May perform other duties as assigned. * Knowledge of MDS is essential.
Qualifications: * BSW or MSW is required. * Experience in the field of social work providing services to an adult population as required by state regulation if applicable. * One to three years experience in social work providing services to an adult population is preferred. * Basic computer knowledge, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel * Licensed as required by state regulations if applicable. * Valid driver's license.
ABOUT US: We are a premier skilled nursing facility located in Erie County, New York. We operate our facility to provide a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality and dignity. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents. We pride ourselves on our professionalism and are constantly looking to be the best at what we do. Please join us and begin a rewarding and exceptional career.
Sapphire Rehabilitation of Northtowns, considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in mandatory vaccine programs (e.g., Covid-19), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Covid-19, TB) and using designated PPE when required.
EOE Statement: WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
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