POSITION SUMMARY

The Social Services Coordinator partners with the Social Services Director to coordinator the social services program in a skilled nursing center to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met and maintained in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Prestige Care standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Meets with new admissions to document the resident's psychosocial history and identify the current psychosocial needs as directed by the Social Services Director.
2. Assists in completing comprehensive psychosocial care plans for each resident and ensures completion within the required timeframe and updated quarterly and as needed.
3. Collaborates with the Social Services Director, leadership team, the resident and/or resident’s representatives, and physician to determine discharge plans. Communicates regularly with all parties regarding the plan and encourages resident and/or resident’s representative participation in all steps of the planning and discharge process.
4. Coordinates home health, hospice, and support services, including making referrals and obtaining services from outside agencies as needed.
5. Arranges ancillary services including but not limited to dental, ophthalmology, and audiology services. May be required to coordinate appointments for such services and arrange transportation.
6. Completes and issues Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage (NOMNC) and Skilled Nursing Facility Advance Beneficiary Notice (SNFABN) as applicable.
7. Completes assigned sections on the MDS and participates in the coordination of Medicaid services.
8. Documents care plan and services provided in the resident’s record in accordance with state and federal regulatory requirements and Prestige policies. Ensures that all entries are accurate, timely, and descriptive of the services provided.
9. Acts as a resident advocate by ensuring that services are provided in the resident’s best interest and educates on residents’ rights.
10. Assists the grievance officer and supports the center’s grievance process.
11. Assists residents in accessing mental health services and other community resources.
12. Arranges and obtains needed durable medical equipment, clothing, and personal items for residents.
13. Conducts and assists in coordinating resident and family support groups including the development of programs for special needs residents.
14. Manages behavioral health services including tracking, meetings, care planning, care and services. Coordinates and updates Behaviors Monitors for residents as required.
15. Partners with the clinical team in training staff on resident’s behaviors and appropriate behavioral interventions.
16. Attends meetings such as Stand-up, Managing Acute Care Conditions (MACC), Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) and other meetings as required.
17. Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPANY WIDE RESPONSIBLITIES

1. Demonstrates Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Commitment and Trust.
2. Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, residents’ families, visitors and staff.
3. Protects privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to residents, employees, the facility, and company information and records.
4. Maintains a safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

One year experience working in skilled nursing or similar health care setting or ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills.

EDUCATION

Associates Degree or equivalent knowledge and skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience.

EOE/M/F/VETS/DISABLED – At Prestige, it is our promise topersonally touch lives every day. It is a philosophy of caring based on ourcore values of integrity, trust, commitment, and respect, that are at thecenter of all that we do. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforcethat represents all of us, coming from different experiences, cultures,backgrounds, and viewpoints. Inclusion is the way we treat one another and howwe celebrate what makes us different.

Prestige is proud to be an EqualEmployment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race,religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, orrelated medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability,or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

THE LOCATION

Centrally located in Vancouver just off Interstate 5 at 5220 NE Hazel Dell Avenue, the 5-Star 89-bed skilled nursing care community at Discovery Nursing & Rehabilitation of Vancouver boasts a great leadership team and commitment to quality resident and patient care. Team members experience a variety of opportunities to work in short-term, transitional care as well as with long-term placements.

Under the leadership of our Administrator, employees at Prestige Care Discovery take pride in recognition at a national level for their commitment to the health and well-being of their residents and patients. In addition to receiving an Overall 5 Stars from CMS, Discovery Nursing & Rehabilitation of Vancouver was recently recognized for the following:

• 2020 Tier 3 Certificate of Achievement Quality Initiative Recognition Program – AHCA/NCAL
• 2015 National Quality Silver Award – AHCA/NCAL

THE COMPANY

Prestige Care is a family of over 75 skilled nursing post-acute care centers, as well as assisted living and memory care communities in 8 Western states. We are an organization of over 5,000 team members who serve thousands of residents, where we have the privilege of personally touching their lives every day.

We have four core values of integrity, trust, commitment, and respect that guide everything that we do. With a strong commitment to career development and advancement, Prestige Care is an employer that can help you achieve your career goals and objectives. With a healthcare career at Prestige Care, you will enjoy a collaborative, team-oriented environment where your work truly matters at the end of every day.

Summary of Benefits: Full-time team members are eligible forPrestige’s comprehensive benefit package including choice of medical plans,HSA/FSA accounts, dental and vision insurance, and company paid life andAD&D insurance. All team members are eligible to participate in thecompany’s retirement plans with a company match for those who meet the hoursand service requirements. Additional benefits include Employee AssistanceProgram and Education Reimbursement program. Paid Time Off: Hourly - Full-time and Part-Time team members (over20 hours/week) accrue PTO at rate of 0.0423/hour during their first year. Salaried - Accrue PTO at a rate of 0.065 per hour/16 days.