Social Services Coordinator

Elevate Care is seeking a Social Services Coordinator. This is a vital role in a facility with a positive community reputation, a history of successful outcomes, and an experienced cohesive team.

At Elevate Care, YOU are our greatest asset! We offer our Social Services Coordinator the following benefits:

Competitive wage

Affordable Health Plan (Medical, Dental and Life insurance available)

Great culture and work environment

401k (Matching)

Description:

The primary purpose of the Social Services Coordinator is to assist in planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the overall operation of our facility’s Social Services Department.

Responsibilities for Social Services Coordinator:

Participate in reviewing and setting policies concerning resident care and quality of life

Participate in developing facility social work policies

Participate in quality assurance interdisciplinary team meetings

Understand and meet all government requirements for social service documentation

Document progress in meeting the psychosocial needs of residents

Work with the interdisciplinary team and administration to promote and protect resident rights and the psychological wellbeing of each resident. Prevent and address resident abuse as mandated by law and professional licensure

Work with residents, families, significant others and staff to provide support, information and organization for taking a more proactive role in self advocacy to improve quality of life/care for individual residents and those who live and work within the nursing home and the community at large

Complete a social history and psychosocial assessment for each resident that identifies social, emotional, and psychological needs

Ensure or provide therapeutic interventions to assist residents in coping with their transition and adjustment to a long-term care facility, including their social, emotional, and psychological needs

Provide clinical interventions to address catastrophic events that occur during the resident’s stay in the facility

Coordinate the resident discharge planning process and make referrals for appropriate home care services prior to the resident’s return to the community

Qualifications for Social Services Coordinator:

Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or GED.

Experience in long-term nursing facility care billing experience , or a similar type of health care facility. (Preferred)

Be knowledgeable with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Must have proof of Covid-19 vaccination (Religious and/or Health Exemptions May be Available for Qualifying Employees)

Elevate Care is a fully integrated post-acute care consortium offering 24-hour skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, post-hospital recovery and many more clinical specialized programs. We not only provide the highest quality of care, we take it to the next level. Elevate Care is well known for our commitment to our employees, offering outstanding ongoing training and development, career advancement opportunities, competitive pay rates, generous compensation packages and much more.

Elevate Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer