Social Services Coordinator

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

SOCIAL SERVICES COORDINATOR

JOB DESCRIPTION

A. CLINICAL/ADMINISTRATIVE:

• Ensures the residents' psychosocial and concrete needs are identified and met in accordance with Federal, State, and Company requirements.
• Orients residents to the center.
• Discharge planning.
• Implements and updates Resident Care Plan and Social History.
• Maintains records of outside referral.
• Assists in coordinating residents' financial affairs.
• Communicates needs and Care Plans to resident, family, responsible party, and appropriate staff.
• Participates in meetings, in-services, and training as required.
• Meets with consultants as required.
• Organizes and facilitates Family Group.
• Organizes and conducts New Admissions Group.

B. CONSUMER SERVICE:

• Presents professional image to consumers through dress, behavior, and speech.
• Adheres to Company standards for resolving consumer concerns.
• Ensures that all consumer and patient rights are protected.

Requirements:

C: QUALIFICATIONS:

• In Centers with 120 or more beds:

- A Bachelors Degree in Social Work or a human serviced field; and- One year of supervised social work experience in a healthcare setting.

• In Centers with less than 120 beds:

- High School Diploma or equivalent.

• In all Centers:

- Neat in appearance;- Good written and verbal communication skills;- Good interpersonal skills;- Good administrative and organizational abilities;- Knowledge of Social Resources in the community;- Degree in Psycho/Social Health preferred.