• Assist the Social Service Director/Consultant in the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing of the social service programs of this facility

• Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, and other related departments in planning social services, as directed

• Assist in the development, administering, and coordinating of department policies and procedures

• Review department policies and procedures, at least annually, and participate in making recommended changes

• Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures for identifying the medically related social and emotional needs of the resident

• Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family

• Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of social care plans and resident assessments

• Interview residents/families as necessary and in a private setting

• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submitting such to the Director

• Involve the resident/family in planning social service programs when possible

• Assist in arranging transportation to other facilities when necessary