Social Services Coordinator

Plumas District Hospital • Quincy, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, the Social Service Designee is responsible for the coordination and direction of the social service program of the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF). Identifies the medically related social and emotional needs of the resident and arranges for the meeting of these needs through individual and group social service programming and appropriate referrals to outside social service agencies, community resources and professional services.

Requirements

• Social Service Coordinator Certificate within three (3) months of hire.
• Obtain CA Certified Nursing Assistant license within six (6) months of hire
• Shows adaptability to varied situations, is empathetic, enthusiastic, creative and a resourceful personality
• Microsoft 365 programs such as Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
• Possesses good interpersonal skills, works well independently and with supervision, communicates well and is able to problem solve.
• Possesses strong psychosocial assessment skills, has good interview skills and is knowledgeable regarding community resources.
• Fulfills responsibility to the facility by adhering to its philosophy and general policies.
• Is able to communicate in English both verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• Current CPR Certification

Responsibilities

• Assuring that the social service needs of each resident are assessed on admission and quarterly thereafter and that an individualized plan of care is developed and carried out related to his/her psychosocial concerns.
• Completes the psychosocial sections of the MDS form in a timely manner and care plans.
• Assures that progress notes are maintained on each resident specific to his/her social service needs that interventions address the needs and documentation reflects progress or lack of progress toward achieving the specific goal.
• Keep all departments aware of upcoming appointments and needs required from those departments.
• Interview and written assessment of each patient after admission to the service.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans
• PDH Employee Discount Program, which waives applicable deductibles and coinsurance for eligible services received at Plumas District Hospital
• Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual
• Paid leave for continuing education, bereavement, and jury duty
• Employer-sponsored retirement plans featuring: A 3% employer contribution
• An employer match of 50% of employee contributions, up to the plan maximum
• $20,000 in employer-paid life insurance
• Voluntary benefit options, including additional life insurance, long-term disability insurance for full-time employees, and identity theft protection
• Potential loan-forgiveness opportunities for eligible healthcare professionals
• Educational and career-development support, including Certified Medical Assistant training, an LVN-to-RN step-up program, and tuition reimbursement
• Paid sick leave, with five days awarded annually based on the employee’s anticipated work schedule
• Discounted rates at the PDH Child Care Center
• Competitive compensation
• The opportunity for all employees to contribute to an employer-sponsored retirement plan
• Discounted CareFlight/AirMedCare Network memberships
• Shift differentials for eligible shifts and PDH-observed holidays

What This Job Offers

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