What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Services Coordinator position at Vetter Senior Living?
Social Services Coordinator
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of others? Join our team as a Social Services Coordinator, where every day brings an opportunity to support, advocate, and uplift our residents.
In this vital role, you will help create a welcoming, supportive environment while ensuring Dignity in Life for each resident. Your work will have a direct impact on residents' well-being, helping them navigate challenges, build connections, and feel truly at home.
What You'll Do:
- Serve as an advocate for residents, ensuring their physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and restorative needs are met
- Foster an environment that supports dignity, respect, and adjustment to life changes
- Build strong, positive relationships with residents, families, and team members
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance resident care and services
- Act as a resource, teacher, and role model for staff
- Participate in care planning, meetings, and ongoing education
- Maintain compliance with safety, infection control, and regulatory standards
- Continuously seek ways to improve the resident experience
Personal Qualifications: Social Service Coordinators have a strong desire to relate to and work with the elderly. They possess high personal integrity, a caring attitude and portray a positive image. Social Service Coordinators find fulfillment in building personal relationships and providing excellent services. They are committed to doing whatever it takes to enhance the dignity in people's lives.
Professional Qualifications: Social Service Coordinators will have completed a 36-hour Social Service Course or two years' related training. Verbal communication skills are important to carry on conversations with residents, co-workers and visitors in an understandable manner. Social Service Coordinators are continually learning and growing by participating in educational sessions, in-service training and demonstrations. Some training may require out-of-town travel.
Physical Requirements: Social Service Coordinators understand the physical demands their jobs require and realize they need to:
- lift, push, pull and move residents, equipment, supplies, etc.
- lift a maximum of twenty-five (25) pounds several times each work day.
- lift twenty ten (10) pounds consistently.
- be able to move and stretch in such a way as to be able to reach areas above their head and below their waist.
- go up and down stairs.
- remain active and on their feet for up to four (4) hours at a time.
- be able to drive a vehicle.