Social Services Coordinator

Company:  Elevate Care Riverwoods
Location: Riverwoods
Closing Date: 29/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

Elevate Care is seeking a Social Services Coordinator. This is a vital role in a facility with a positive community reputation, a history of successful outcomes, and an experienced cohesive team.At Elevate Care, YOU are our greatest asset! We offer our Social Services Coordinator the following benefits:Competitive wageAffordable Health Plan (Medical, Dental and Life insurance available)Great culture and work environment401k (Matching)Description:The primary purpose of the Social Services Coordinator is to assist in planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the overall operation of our facility’s Social Services Department.Responsibilities for Social Services Coordinator:Participate in reviewing and setting policies concerning resident care and quality of lifeParticipate in developing facility social work policiesParticipate in quality assurance interdisciplinary team meetingsUnderstand and meet all government requirements for social service documentationDocument progress in meeting the psychosocial needs of residentsWork with the interdisciplinary team and administration to promote and protect resident rights and the psychological wellbeing of each resident. Prevent and address resident abuse as mandated by law and professional licensureWork with residents, families, significant others and staff to provide support, information and organization for taking a more proactive role in self advocacy to improve quality of life/care for individual residents and those who live and work within the nursing home and the community at largeComplete a social history and psychosocial assessment for each resident that identifies social, emotional, and psychological needsEnsure or provide therapeutic interventions to assist residents in coping with their transition and adjustment to a long-term care facility, including their social, emotional, and psychological needsProvide clinical interventions to address catastrophic events that occur during the resident’s stay in the facilityCoordinate the resident discharge planning process and make referrals for appropriate home care services prior to the resident’s return to the communityQualifications for Social Services Coordinator:Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or GED.Experience in long-term nursing facility care billing experience , or a similar type of health care facility. (Preferred)Be knowledgeable with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)Must have proof of Covid-19 vaccination (Religious and/or Health Exemptions May be Available for Qualifying Employees)Elevate Care is a fully integrated post-acute care consortium offering 24-hour skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, post-hospital recovery and many more clinical specialized programs. We not only provide the highest quality of care, we take it to the next level. Elevate Care is well known for our commitment to our employees, offering outstanding ongoing training and development, career advancement opportunities, competitive pay rates, generous compensation packages and much more.Elevate Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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