What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Services Coordinator position at Illuminate HC?
Description:
Requirements:
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Services Coordinator to join our team at Medilodge of Zeeland. This is a full-time position, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents and their families.
- Provides direct psychosocial intervention.
- Performs resident assessments at admission, upon condition change and/or annually.
- Creates, reviews and updates care plan and progress notes.
- Provides direct psychosocial intervention.
- Coordinates resident visits with outside services, dental, optical, etc.
- Attends and documents resident counsel meetings.
- Assists resident's families in coping with skilled nursing placement, physical illness and disabilities of the resident, and the grieving process.
- Works with the patient, family and other team members to plan discharge.
- Conducts in-service programs to educate staff regarding psychosocial issues and patient rights.
- Performs other tasks as assigned.
- Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Knowledge of psychosocial practices applicable to a long-term care environment.
- Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce
Requirements:
- BSSW, MSSW preferred
- Licensing as required by the state of employment
- One year of experience in a long-term care environment.