Social Services Coordinator

Care Initiatives • Sioux City, IA

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About The Position

Westwood Specialty Care, an 85-bed long-term care skilled nursing community in Sioux City, Iowa, is hiring a Social Services Coordinator. The position provides comprehensive social services to residents and their families throughout their healthcare journey, supporting psychosocial needs, adjustment, care transitions, and quality of life. The coordinator works with the care team and community resources and supports resident, family, and community engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, gerontology, or a related health and human services field, including sociology, special education, rehabilitation, counseling, or psychology.
• Ability to obtain a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) credential.
• At least one year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to communicate positively and effectively while completing work accurately and on time.
• Strong commitment to helping others and consistently treating them with empathy, respect, patience, and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents’ psychosocial needs and complete social histories.
• Complete assigned MDS sections accurately and on time.
• Document care plans, progress, and follow-up in accordance with regulations.
• Provide counseling and emotional support to residents and families.
• Support residents and families with adjustment, rights, and orientation.
• Assist with discharge planning and care transitions.
• Coordinate referrals and act as a liaison with community resources.
• Partner with the care team to enhance quality of life and outcomes.
• Plan and support resident, family, and community engagement activities.
• Promote facility programs and services to referral partners.

Benefits

• Competitive wage.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefit options for eligible employees.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off.
• Referral bonus program.
• Company-paid training and education through tuition reimbursement.
• Digital wallet access to earned pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time