Team Alpine is looking for a Full-Time Social Services and Admissions Coordinator

Position Purpose

Participates in all administrative and operational activities of the Social Services and Admissions Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and the facility’s established policies and procedures.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The Social Services and Admissions Coordinator will assist the Director in census development and occupancy management to achieve financial goals for the facility. The coordinator will work with the Director on identifying opportunities with referral partners and develop strategies to build relationships within the local community. The coordinator will work with the Interdisciplinary Team at the facility to ensure needed documentation is obtained for all admissions before and after entering the facility. Works with the Director and facility team to determine placement of admissions, review of insurance policies and medical needs for all admissions.

The Social Services and Admissions Coordinator is responsible forassisting residents in attaining or maintaining their highest practicablewell-being. Coordinator will assist to complete the social services portions of the comprehensive assessments. Coordinator will assistDirector with QUAPI projects as requested. The coordinator helps to ensure that staff members are knowledgeable about Resident’s Rights and encourages staff to maintain and enhance each resident’s dignity in recognition of each resident’s individuality. The Coordinator will also advocate for residents and assist them in assertion of their rights within the facility.

Personal Skills and Traits Desired/ Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

vReads, writes, speaks, and understands the English language.

vAbility to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

vMust be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work.

vAbility to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

vAbility to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.

vMust have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family and staff.

vMust be able to relay information concerning a resident’s condition.

vAbility to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.

vAbility to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

vCommunicates professionally and often with medical and nursing staff, and other departments.

vWilling to be called-back during emergency conditions.

vWilling to work to task completion in spite of frequent interruptions.