Social Worker Discharge Planner / Care Coordination Specialist

Rivergate Terrace•Riverview, MI

About The Position

The Social Worker plans, organizes, develops, and implements Social Services programs to ensure that patients’ medically related emotional and social needs are met in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. This role acts as a patient advocate and supports patients and families through education, financial planning assistance, and coordination with community agencies. The position reports to the Social Services Director. The role requires an active state registration or license when required by state law, maintained in good standing throughout employment. A bachelor’s degree in a human services field, which may include gerontology, is required when working in a facility with 120 or more beds, subject to state law. Two years of health-care social work experience is preferred. The schedule includes approximately one late day per month and a Manager on Duty weekend rotation as assigned. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Requirements

Currently registered or licensed in the applicable state if required by state law, and maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment; not applicable in Hawaii.
A bachelor’s degree in a human services field, which may include gerontology, if working in a facility with 120 or more beds, subject to state law.
Knowledge of social services practices and procedures and the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing social services functions in a post-acute care facility.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to implement and interpret social services department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Ability to perform proficiently in applicable competency areas.
Ability to maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
Ability to understand and follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures, and adhere to the Life Care Code of Conduct and required compliance training.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
Ability to lift 20 pounds from floor to waist and waist to shoulder, lift and carry 20 pounds, and push or pull 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in health-care social work is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, develop, and implement a social services program that meets patients’ medically related social and emotional needs and applicable State, Federal, corporate, and division guidelines.
Act as a patient advocate and educate staff regarding patient rights.
Complete charting appropriately and in a timely manner.
Assist patients and families through education, financial planning assistance, and liaison with community agencies.
Follow up to evaluate compliance with social services programs and patient plans.
Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Communicate and function productively within an interdisciplinary team.
Maintain dependable, regular attendance.