Zahav of Berwynis looking for a dedicated Social Service Coordinator.At Zahav we are proud to be providing the gold standard in care. This position plays a crucial role patients by contributing immensely to the well-being of patients, families, while enhancing the well-being and their quality of life

We offer the following benefits to our team members:

• Competitive pay
• Affordable: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Vacation/Sick Time
• Positive and rewarding work environment
• Apply today and learn more! 

Description:

The primary role of this role is to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the social, emotional, and psychological needs of sub-acute patients. Coordinates discharge planning through review with patients and families.

Responsibilities:

• Assess, support, and discharge plan all patients of the facility.
• Identifies and assists with mood, behavior, and psychosocial well-being issues for patients.
• Oversees Care Plan Meeting process.
• Maintains repeated contact with patients and their support systems to provide comprehensive updates on patient progress toward goal achievement. Provides ongoing communication with family/patient regarding discharge needs.
• Utilizes problem-solving skills to assist patient and family in identifying potential barriers to discharge. Provides education, resources and training necessary prior to discharge from the facility.
• Educates families and patients on the general criteria for Medicare, Medicaid, Hospice benefits, and insurance coverage. Identifies potential financial barriers and collaborates with family and members of the interdisciplinary team to make recommendations for treatment and discharge planning with consideration to financial status, diagnosis, and discharge needs.
• Participates with physicians, nursing staff and other members of the Interdisciplinary Team in the planning of patient care services, the patients' plan of care and discharge plan. Communicates daily with nursing and all departments regarding admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Coordinates the referral of residents and families to appropriate community, social service, home health service, other extended care and rehabilitation facilities and organizations.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
• Responds to patients, residents, physicians in a prompt, friendly and sympathetic manner.
• Collects data, performs patient assessments and completes all state required documentation; Ensures compliance with state requirements.
• Coordinates home care needs by the time of discharge.
• Documents pertinent conversations with patients' and their families.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Services or related field.
• 3-5 years of healthcare experience.
• Knowledge of Federal and State regulations for skilled nursing facilities.

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Zahav of Berwyn is an equal opportunity employer.