Social Services Specialist

Full-Time Social Services Specialist l 40 hours/week l 9:00am - 5:30pm, Monday - Friday l No weekends

The Social Services Specialist is responsible for providing social work services to residents under the supervision of the Licensed Social Worker. This position partners with the care transitions team to support residents and their family members providing general case management, and psychosocial and environmental support.

About Us:

Ecumen is an industry leader dedicated to advocating for older adults by providing housing choices, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. For 160 years Ecumen has cared for those in need. Now, as Minnesota’s 8th largest senior living provider, we continue to advocate for those we serve. Join a team where you can make a difference in advancing our mission to serve our older adults, while we commit to creating a place where everyone belongs.

The targeted pay range for this job is $26- $30 per hour.

Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.

Ecumen offers a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time team members including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life & disability insurance, paid time off benefits (PTO and Sick & Safe Time), a generous 6% 401(k) match, and other well-being resources. Learn more at https://www.ecumen.org/find-a-career/benefits/

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Assists in discharge planning including referrals, communicating with outside agencies and creating a safe plan with residents and families/caregivers.
• Assesses the resident’s psychosocial needs, in the initial admission process, as related to nursing home adjustment, family involvement, behavior issues, and any other pertinent emotional needs. Incorporates assessment information into the resident’s care plan.
• Carries out evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, and communication patterns, neglect or abuse and plan interventions based as findings warrant.
• Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care, involves the resident and family, and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings, and assists the team in recognizing the effects of psychosocial stresses. Maintains clinical records on all residents admitted.
• Documents psychosocial issues in the multidisciplinary notes in resident’s charts.
• Refers out to appropriate individual and agencies as necessary to deal with emotional behavioral issues (i.e. Chaplain, Life Enrichment, Psychologist, Ombudsman).
• Possesses a basic knowledge of the components of the Patient Self - Determination Act and is available to facilitate the completion of these forms as the situation warrants.
  
  

Social Services Specialist Minimum Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Two years of social service experience in a health care setting
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident's Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in social work
• Licensed Social Worker in good standing in Minnesota
• Prior experience working with seniors