Unqualified Social Services Director Employed
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to employ a qualified full-time Social Services Director as required for a facility with more than 120 beds, affecting all 129 residents. The daily census confirmed the facility's population exceeded the threshold, and employment records showed that the current Social Services Director's highest level of education was a high school diploma, which did not meet the job description's requirements of a bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, or social work, or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker's Certificate. Despite this, the individual continued in the role after being identified as unqualified during a prior complaint survey, and remained in the position while the facility was recruiting for a new, qualified Social Services Director.