What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Services Coordinator position at Poydras Home?
Job duties include:
- Responds to all telephone calls/emails, in a timely manner, regarding elder needs or concerns
- Attend weekly resident care plan meetings for both Nursing and Assisted Living elders
- Provide one-on-one support to family and/or elders
- Coordinate 3rd party vendor services (i.e. Hospice, home health, DME, private duty caregivers, etc.)
- Arranges ancillary medical services on campus
- Coordinates discharges with hospital social worker and case managers regarding hospitalized residents
- Communicates with ombudsman as needed under supervision of Director of Admissions
Qualifications include:
- Holds a bachelor’s degree and preferably a master’s degree (LMSW/LCSW) in applicable field
- Has experience with elderly population and understands the aging process
- Maintains an active liaison with the community network and keeps abreast of current trends in aging
- Has extensive experience working with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and the Internet
- Has ability to communicate with staff, the Board of Trustees, and Professionals in an appropriate manner
- Has ability to communicate with the residents and families in a professional and therapeutic manner
- Enjoys working with elders, understands their special needs, and is dedicated to the profession and mission of the organization
Community Wide Standards:
- Customer Service – Interacts with residents, their family members and co-workers in a respectful manner
- Education and Staff In-Services – includes training for individual departments, Poydras Home, and Green House Project
- Infection Control - Adheres to Poydras Home infection control policies and procedures
- Professionalism
- Safety - Recognizes and responds appropriately to safety hazards throughout the community
- Time and Attendance – Adheres to Poydras Home Attendance policy