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Are you looking for a rewarding career and seeking an opportunity to work in a positive environment? Bear Mountain Healthcare has an opportunity for you!

Bear Mountain Healthcare at Worcester, a skilled nursing facility in Worcester, MA, is currently seeking a Social Service Director. Bear Mountain Healthcare will exceed your expectations! We offer a family like environment to staff and residents. Together, we offer the highest quality of care in a clean, safe, and supportive atmosphere. Our center specializes in ventilator care and neurobehavioral TBI/ABI health and rehab.

Social Worker Responsibilities include:

The Social Service Director (SSD) is responsible for meeting the psychosocial needs of our residents. SSD tasks include:

· Completing Social Service assessments i.e., MDS, psychosocial and trauma assessments

· Developing a person-centered plan of care with residents, their families, and an interdisciplinary healthcare team

· Encouraging residents to participate in their plan of care and set realistic, attainable goals

· Reporting concerns to the Administrator

· Managing resident grievances

· Provide support to residents and families coping with aging related illness, grief, and adjustment to new residence.

· Discharge planning and coordination of community services

· Assisting residents with Advance Directive and legal documentation and maintaining appropriate documentation for HCP, Guardians and Rogers reviews etc.

· Use resources to effectively assist residents to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being for each resident.

· Offer daily contact with residents, providing opportunities to vocalize concerns and provide reassurance that staff at the home cares about, and is interested, in their welfare

Requirements:

• · Long term care nursing home experience preferred

• · Social Service Degree

  We Offer:

• Competitive benefits

• Flexible scheduling

• Competitive salary

• Competitive paid time off

• Major Holidays off