Social Services Coordinator

Care Initiatives • Kingsley, IA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Kingsley Specialty Care, a 43-bed long-term care skilled nursing community, is hiring a Social Services Coordinator. This role is for a compassionate Social Worker looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals during their healthcare journey. The Social Services Coordinator will provide comprehensive care that truly matters. Care Initiatives, with over forty (40) skilled nursing communities across Iowa, is committed to providing exceptional care and support at every stage of the healthcare journey. As a Social Services Coordinator on the team, you will have the opportunity to apply your skills and demonstrate your compassion, positively influencing the lives of residents. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our residents and their loved ones.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in social work, gerontology, or a related field within health and human services including, but not limited to, sociology, special education, rehabilitation, counseling and psychology.
• Ability to obtain a Licensed Social Worker (LSW).
• Minimum of one year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals.
• Interpersonal and communication skills that identify the ability to positively and effectively communicate with others while completing work accurately and timely.
• A 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 per 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 Compensation
• medical
• dental
• vision
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• PTO
• Referral Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Digital Wallet Access

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level