Social Services Coordinator Western Hills Retirement Village

Caring Place Healthcare Group•Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

The Social Services Coordinator is responsible for providing Social Services interventions which successfully address residents’ needs and to link social supports, physical care and physical environment with residents’ needs and individuality in accordance with all state and federal regulations.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited college or university with a major in social services.
Must have a current license to practice as a social worker in the State of Ohio.
At minimum 2-years’ experience as a social worker in a health care setting preferred
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Ability to maintain required documentation
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and to work independently and as a part of a team
Ability to remain calm and cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
Must be in good general health and free of communicable diseases
Must have visual acuity and ability to hear, with or without use of prosthetics
Must have the physical ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and move intermittently throughout the shift, as well as the ability to climb and descend stairs, use elevator and assist residents
Must have the ability to read, write and speak the English language

Responsibilities

Communicate in a positive manner with residents and their family/responsible party in the resolution of problems, to provide verbal counselling, and to communicate resident’s physical, mental and psychosocial needs to family member/responsible party, staff members, consultants and/or other professionals
Complete and maintain a comprehensive assessment including social history, a plan of care and progress notes for each resident as required by the facility and state and federal regulations
Maintain individual residents’ rights for privacy, treatment schedules, property, civil rights and all other rights as designated by state and/or federal law.
Maintain confidentiality about residents’ past and present care and/or other information
Communicate in a positive manner with healthcare team members, residents, families, visitors and vendors
Adhere to facility policies and procedures, including infection control, safety, and HIPAA regulations
Responsible for maintaining a calm, supportive and caring environment for residents and staff
Responsible for complying with all safety and sanitation procedures including universal precautions
Responsible for attending in-service programs, educational workshops and meetings as required by the facility and state
Perform other duties as assigned