Social Services Coordinator

Care Initiatives • Kingsley, IA

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About The Position

Kingsley Specialty Care, a 43-bed long-term care skilled nursing community in Kingsley, Iowa, is hiring a Social Services Coordinator. The role provides comprehensive social services and support to residents and their families throughout their healthcare journey. The coordinator assesses psychosocial needs, offers counseling and emotional support, assists with care transitions, and works with the care team and community resources to support resident quality of life and outcomes. The position also supports resident, family, and community engagement and promotes facility programs and services to referral partners.

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 healthcare 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 people 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 benefits for eligible employees.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Referral bonus program.
• Tuition reimbursement and company-paid training and education.
• Digital wallet access to wages as they are earned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time