Social Services Coordinator

Medilodge of Haggerty Road • Plymouth, MI

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About The Position

The Social Services Coordinator provides psychosocial support to residents and their families in a long-term care environment. The role includes assessing residents, developing and updating care plans and progress notes, coordinating services and discharge planning, educating staff about psychosocial issues and patient rights, and supervising and guiding Social Services Assistants.

Requirements

• One year of experience in a long-term care environment.
• Licensing as required by the state of employment.

Nice To Haves

• BSSW or MSSW preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct psychosocial intervention.
• Perform resident assessments at admission, upon a change in condition, and/or annually.
• Create, review, and update care plans and progress notes.
• Coordinate resident visits with outside services, including dental and optical services.
• Attend and document resident counsel meetings.
• Assist residents' families in coping with skilled nursing placement, residents' physical illnesses and disabilities, and the grieving process.
• Work with the patient, family, and other team members to plan discharge.
• Conduct in-service programs to educate staff regarding psychosocial issues and patient rights.
• Supervise and guide Social Services Assistants.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed