Director, Social Services - Grand Island

Overview

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

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:                                      

The Social Services Director at Tabitha at Williamsburg is responsible for providing oversight of the Social Services program and Life Enrichment of the Tabitha at Williamsburg living communities.  This TEAMember is responsible for coordination and delivery of Social Services necessary to assure the best possible outcomes for Seniors/residents/clients (hereinafter, “Seniors/clients”) of Tabitha at Williamsburg. This position facilitates positive working relationships and effective and appropriate coordination of Senior/client information throughout Tabitha services, community agencies, hospital staff, physicians and the community-at-large.  This TEAMember is responsible for leading the ongoing program of Life Enrichment activities which encourages Seniors/clients to exercise their abilities through physical, intellectual, social, spiritual and emotional challenges.  This position is responsible for overseeing the Life Enrichment activities program which promote increased self-expression, personal responsibility and choice, provides stimulation or solace to Seniors/clients who cannot generally participate in ongoing scheduled events.     

 

The Social Services Director embraces all components of the job, fostering an environment that allows Tabitha to provide optimum care to Tabitha’s Seniors/clients.  This TEAMember strives to uphold Tabitha’s LIVE2Care Culture and actively embraces Tabitha’s Core Values.   As a result, the TEAMember supports Tabitha goals related to dignity, respect, independence, competence, autonomy, personal comfort, safety and security of Seniors/clients.   In addition, the TEAMember contributes to the success of Tabitha through ongoing collaboration with TEAMembers, management, volunteers and others in the organization.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Directs, organizes and supervises the Social Services program at the Tabitha at Williamsburg living communities.
• Coordinates the admission, transfer, and discharge planning for Seniors/clients of Tabitha at Williamsburg living communities.
• Recommends program development based on Senior/client needs and continuous improvements.
• Develops, implements, and coordinates policies and procedures.
• Develops, implements and monitors performance improvement programs.
• Develops, monitors, and is accountable for the Social Service and Life Enrichment budget of the Tabitha at Williamsburg living communities.
• Assists financial services of Tabitha at Williamsburg living communities, 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.
• Creates and maintains all records necessary to assure the needs of Seniors/clients and the organization are thoroughly documented and accurately represented.
• 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.
• Develops and maintains a positive customer service with Seniors/clients, family members, TEAMembers and others.
• Organizes and prioritizes work to complete responsibilities according to plan and within established time frames.
• Participates in organizational and developmental goals and performance improvement activities.
• Maintains a positive outlook toward employer, work responsibilities, and customers.
• Maintains knowledge of and adheres to established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
• Acts as a representative of Tabitha at all times, demonstrating professionalism in dress and appearance, courtesy, poise, attitude, interactions.
• Assures reports of broken and malfunctioning equipment are made in a timely manner.
• Follows disaster plans and uses strength and agility during participation in preparedness drills and actual emergencies. Maintains a safe work environment.
• Completes required training and in-services promptly. Demonstrates understanding of the course content and implements training in daily activities.
• Makes good decisions that contribute to the well-be