Director of Social Services - Shore Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Shore Gardens  Rehabilitation and Nursing Center  a premier skilled nursing facility located in Ocean County is seeking a full time Licensed or Certified Social Worker (LSW/ CSW)). 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 Social Worker 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.
• Support state regulations for admission and retention of residents.
• Assists residents and families with the move in process.
• Orients residents and families to the facility.
• Assists and interacts with residents and families to access services.
• Discharge planning and assistance with community living/homecare set up.
• Participates in development and implementation of each resident's individual service 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.
• Oversees and coordinates the Individualized Service Plan (ISP) and the ALR personal data and resident evaluation form.
• May perform other duties as assigned.
• Knowledge of MDS and discharge plans are essential.

Qualifications:

• Master’s or Bacholor's Degree in Social Services
• Licensed or Certified as a social worker by the State of New Jersey.
• Experience in the field of human services or social work providing services to an adult population as required by state regulation if applicable.
• Basic computer knowledge, particularly in Microsoft Word.

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.

ABOUT US:

WE are a premier skilled nursing facility located in Ocean County, New Jersey dedicated to provide outstanding care to our residents in a warm, nurturing environment that allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality and dignity. 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