Social Service Coordinator

Abington Manor•Clarks Summit, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Abington Manor is currently looking for a full time Social Service Coordinator! Are you a compassionate and enthusiastic Social Worker with experience in long-term care? Then this might be the perfect opportunity for YOU! A team centered culture that supports our values of S.H.A.R.E. (Service, Honesty, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) drive our daily activities with all we interact with. Take pride in your career and join an organization where your talents will shine! Apply Today! Abington Manor is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable Federal, State and Local civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, and protected veteran status.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, psychology, or any other specialized intellectual instruction directly related to social work is required.
Minimum three years supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals preferred.
Prior work with elders in a community or long-term care setting is preferred.
The nursing home social worker must have skills in communication, assessment and social work methods and techniques.
The social worker should be able to work effectively with a variety of disciplines in an individual and team setting and should have a working understanding of social systems along with the ability to implement pertinent state and federal regulations.
Must successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check and physical / drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the Elderly Population
Minimum three years supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals preferred.
Prior work with elders in a community or long-term care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assistant to the Director of Social Services
The Social Worker will work with residents in the nursing home by identifying their psychosocial, mental and emotional needs along with providing, developing, and/or aiding in the access of services to meet those needs.
In fulfilling the primary duties and responsibilities, the nursing home social worker shall exercise professional judgment in carrying out a variety of activities that maximize the well-being and quality of life of residents.
Administrative Duties, Advocacy and Residents Rights, Clinical Assessment and Care Planning, Clinical Therapeutic and Behavioral Interventions
Assist with establishing referral sources and to obtain required information and admit residents in an efficient manner, in accordance with established policies and procedures, and as directed by your supervisor.
Other related duties and responsibilities that may become necessary to assure that the needs of the Facility are met.
Conduct tours and initiate application for admission (demographic, clinical, and financial data).
Additional job duties assigned as related to this position.