Social Services Coordinator
About The Position
Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team in providing assistance with activities, social, emotional and economic concerns of the resident and family, thus enabling them to achieve or maintain an optimal level of functioning. Utilizes appropriate age-related resident care protocols relating to the physical and psychological needs of adult and geriatric patients/residents. Works closely with additional interdisciplinary team to achieve sound and timely outcomes. May formulate care plans. Facilitates care conferences. Investigates grievances. Completes assessments as assigned. Aligns resources. Possesses a working knowledge of the principles of teamwork and knowledge regarding the impact of illness on the resident/family. Exhibits knowledge and clinical experience in the psychosocial and economic management of problems commonly occurring with an illness. Displays ability to work with growth and development needs of all patient/resident populations. Possesses skill proficiency in verbal and written communication as well as establishing rapport with residents, families and the healthcare team and community. Demonstrates critical thinking skills for independent judgement as well as for active participation with the healthcare team and community agencies.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent required.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required within six months of hire (based on location).
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in long term care, social services or human services preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide assistance with activities, social, emotional and economic concerns of the resident and family.
- Enable residents and families to achieve or maintain an optimal level of functioning.
- Utilize appropriate age-related resident care protocols relating to the physical and psychological needs of adult and geriatric patients/residents.
- Work closely with the interdisciplinary team to achieve sound and timely outcomes.
- Formulate care plans.
- Facilitate care conferences.
- Investigate grievances.
- Complete assessments as assigned.
- Align resources.
- Apply working knowledge of the principles of teamwork and knowledge regarding the impact of illness on the resident/family.
- Apply knowledge and clinical experience in the psychosocial and economic management of problems commonly occurring with an illness.
- Work with growth and development needs of all patient/resident populations.
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Establish rapport with residents, families, the healthcare team, and community agencies.
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills for independent judgment and active participation with the healthcare team and community agencies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
