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

POSITION SUMMARY:                                      

The Social Services Director atTabitha, Prairie Commons is responsible for providing oversight of the Social Services program and Life Enrichment of the Tabitha at Prairie Commons  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 Prairie Commons. 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 Prairie Commons living communities.
• Coordinates the admission, transfer, and discharge planning for Seniors/clients of Tabitha at Prairie Commons 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 Prairie Commons living communities.
• Assists financial services of Tabitha at Prairie Commons 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Ability to gain access to the work area and then safely perform the duties of the job while utilizing standard and specialized equipment, including but not limited to the equipment described below.  Ability to move about the work area.  Frequent periods of intense activity occasional need for physical strength or physical exertion.  Must have the ability to spot errors or to sense when data output contains an error.  Vision and hearing within normal limits (with or without correction)  Must have unrestricted lift/push/pull ability and pass a 25  - pound physical exam demonstrating strength and agility prior to employment and from time to time thereafter at Tabitha’s discretion.    

AGE REQUIREMENT:  At least age 18.

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.  Experience leading life enrichment activities, 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.

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