Are you a dedicated Social Worker looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our elderly residents? Palolo Chinese Home, located in beautiful Honolulu, HI, is seeking a talented Full Time Social Service Coordinator - MSW to join our team. As our Social Service Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional care and support to our residents and their families. In this role, you will have the opportunity to utilize your advanced skills and knowledge in social work to coordinate and implement a variety of services, including counseling, resource referrals, and care planning. You will work closely with our interdisciplinary team to ensure the well-being and quality of life for our residents, while upholding our core values of Excellence, Integrity, Teamwork, Respect, and Benevolence.

This position is onsite, allowing you to truly connect with our residents and offer them the personalized care they deserve. With a competitive starting pay of $32.28 per hour, this is an exciting opportunity to join a customer-focused, high performance organization that values forward thinking and traditional values. Take the next step in your social work career and apply today! You will have benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts, Employee Referral Bonus, Free On-Site Parking, and Discounted Employee Meals.

A LITTLE ABOUT PALOLO CHINESE HOME

In 1896, a forward-thinking group of community leaders recognized the pressing need to support Chinese immigrant men left without recourse following the closure of plantations. This led to the establishment of Palolo Chinese Home. The same ethos of compassion and dedication to assisting others endures to this day. Rooted in the Chinese value of "filial piety," a profound sense of responsibility towards elderly family members, Palolo Chinese Home has upheld this cultural tradition for over a century, extending its services to the entire Hawaiian community. Today, Palolo Chinese Home stands as a preferred and premier provider of long-term care, catering to the diverse needs of men and women from all ethnic backgrounds in Hawaii's families.

DAY TO DAY AS A SOCIAL SERVICE COORDINATOR - MSW

As a Social Service Coordinator at Palolo Chinese Home, your primary responsibility will be to ensure that each resident receives the highest level of psychosocial support and person-centered care. You will play a vital role in assessing and addressing various aspects of our residents' well-being, including mood, behavior, discharge planning, psychoactive medication use, abuse prevention, and preservation of resident rights. Your expertise in social work will enable you to develop comprehensive care plans that cater to the unique needs of each individual. By collaborating with our interdisciplinary team and leveraging our core values of Excellence, Integrity, Teamwork, Respect, and Benevolence, you will contribute significantly to enhancing the quality of life for our residents.

WHAT MATTERS MOST

To be successful in the role of Social Service Coordinator at Palolo Chinese Home, there are several essential skills and qualifications that you must possess. These include: A minimum of one (1) year of related experience, demonstrating your understanding of social work principles and practices. A Master's degree in Social Work and must be in good standing. This will ensure that you have the necessary knowledge and credentials to provide effective support and counseling to our residents. Current CPR and First Aid certification, as the safety and well-being of our residents are of utmost importance.

The ability to assess and evaluate the care needs of residents accurately involves conducting thorough assessments, analyzing information, and developing appropriate care plans to meet individual needs. Proficient in managing difficult situations with residents, family members, and/or POA (Power of Attorney). This requires strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to navigate sensitive conversations with professionalism and compassion. Strong collaboration skills to effectively work with members of different departments, including medical staff, therapists, and administrators, to ensure coordinated care and support for our residents.

GET STARTED WITH OUR TEAM!

So, what do you think? If you can meet these requirements and perform this job as described above, we would be happy to have you as part of our team!