Tendercare Kalamazoo has a great opportunity for a Social Service Director!

SUMMARY OF POSITION:  Responsible for initiating and maintaining a comprehensive social services program within the facility.  Assists residents/patients in the achievement and maintenance of maximum psychosocial functioning and independence.  Handles resident/patient concerns and assists residents/patients in a respectful and non-judgmental manner, fostering independence and self-determination whenever possible.  Coordinates a self-governing resident council and arranges for a family council.  Maintains resident/patient records per federal and state regulations and Extendicare policies and procedures.  Makes optimum use of community resources and assists in the facilitation of the resident’s/patient’s discharge planning.  Is an active member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).  Develops a  working relationship with private and public social health and welfare resources in the community.  Follows all Extendicare polices and procedures.