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We truly value our employees and are committed to their success! We offer long-term employment opportunities with job stability, as well as support and encouragement for career growth and advancement. Our comprehensive benefits package includes Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, Paid Time Off, 9 Paid Holidays, a 403(b) Retirement Plan with company matching, and company-paid Life Insurance. Join our team and experience a workplace culture that fosters teamwork, growth, and support!Los Angeles Jewish Health has been a trusted provider of senior healthcare for over 100 years, offering a wide range of services that prioritize excellence and Jewish values. We serve more than 4,000 seniors across our San Fernando Valley campuses, delivering personalized care tailored to each individual’s needs, from independent living to specialized healthcare programs.The responsibilities of the Social Services Team Leader include, but are not limited to: Responsibilities:The Social Services Team Leader reports to the Administrator and performs a variety of duties related to the overall management of the Social Services Department. Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of directing the social service department. Delegate authority, responsibility and accountability to other responsible department personnel.Responsible for ensuring that all clinical services, including staffing supervision are meet as outlined in the Policy and Procedures Manual and as required by Title 22. Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the social service programs of this facility.Social service assessment on all new admissions will be completed within the first five (5) days following each admission.  Completion of MDS portion and participation with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) must occur within five (5) days following each admission and subsequently on the 14th, 30th, 60th and 90th day thereafter.Social service assessment, notes and PCP entries on all new admissions will be completed within the first seven (7) days following each admission.Completion of MDS portion and participation in the IDT meeting must occur within fourteen (14) days of admission; completion of any updates within 21 days.Educate staff and assure all medical charts' social services entries are informative and descriptive of the services provided and of the Resident response to provided services.Interview resident/families to obtain social history.  Involve the resident/family in planning objectives, individualized programming and goals for the resident.  Encourage the resident/family to participate in the development and review of his/her plan by facilitating residents/families and coordinate interdisciplinary resident/family conferences when necessary.Review and develop a plan of correction for social service deficiencies noted during survey inspections and consultant visits and provide a written copy of such to the Administrator.Participate on various committees of the facility (i.e., Infection Control, Care Plan, IDT, Safety, Room Moves, IDT, etc.) as appointed by the Administrator. Follow up and carry out recommendations and plans.Other duties as required. Experience and Skills:Bachelor's required; MSW preferred.Two (2) years managerial experience preferred. Must possess a working knowledge of long-term care operational standards set forth in the Federal Register, Requirements of participation. Experience in SNF a must.Experience in dementia/memory care and Alzheimer’s preferred. Join Los Angeles Jewish Health and make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors in our community. Become part of our compassionate team, dedicated to providing exceptional care and support. Apply today and start making a difference!