Director, Social Services - Grand Island

Overview

TABITHA’S PURPOSE:  We empower people to live joyfully, age gratefully.

 

BENEFITS:

• Full benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability benefits
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Leaves
• 401(k) with match (21+ years old)
• Wellness program
• Health Savings Account
• Workforce Development Opportunities

Responsibilities

• Directs, organizes and supervises the Social Services program.
• Coordinates the admission, transfer, and discharge planning for Seniors/clients.
• Recommends program development based on Senior/client needs and continuous improvements.
• Assists financial services, private insurers, and other supplemental funding programs such as a Medicaid to assure Seniors/clients benefits are provided in accordance with Federal and State regulations, standards of practice and facility policy.
• Promotes the services and contributions of Tabitha through personal contact and public forums.
• Initiates one-to-one contact with Seniors/client to develop relationships, and assess mental, physical and emotional status.
• Oversee the development and implementation of group and individual activities which encourage Seniors/clients to exercise their abilities through physical, intellectual, social, spiritual and emotional challenges.
• Completes documentation including care plans, progress notes, forms and reports as required by federal/state regulations and departmental policy.

Qualifications

COMMUNICATION: Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the English language as well as terminology and jargon specific to the job. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Vision and hearing within normal limits (with or without correction). Must have unrestricted ability to lift, push, and/or pull 25 pounds, demonstrating strength and agility prior to employment and from time to time thereafter at Tabitha’s discretion.    

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Social or Behavioral Sciences required. 

EXPERIENCE: Training and experience in the fields of Senior Health Care Services, Medicare, and Medicaid required. Experience in skilled nursing and long-term care preferred. Experience and/or training in computerized clinical information systems, preferred.

CREDENTIALS: Must be certified by the State of Nebraska as a social worker. Valid Nebraska Driver’s license (unless otherwise allowed by law) and a good driving record required. Must possess auto insurance at or above Nebraska statutory requirements. Must meet Tabitha's vaccination requirements.

 

EEO Disability/Veteran