Social Services Coordinator

Westwood Specialty Care • Sioux City, IA

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About The Position

Care Initiatives is hiring a Social Services Coordinator to provide comprehensive social services and support to residents and their families in a skilled nursing community. The role focuses on residents’ psychosocial needs, emotional well-being, care transitions, and quality of life. The coordinator works with the care team and community resources to support residents throughout their healthcare journey.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, gerontology, or a related field in health and human services, including fields such as 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.
• Commitment to helping others and 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 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 serve 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 with cash rewards.
• Company-paid training and education through tuition reimbursement.
• Digital wallet access to earned pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time