Social Services Coordinator - Healthcare

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Social Services Coordinator - Healthcare

Quick overview

The Social Services Coordinator ensures the medically related emotional, mental, and psychosocial needs of residents are met while working under the Social Services Director. This role involves coordinating safe discharge planning and acting as a liaison between residents, families, providers, and payors to continue care.

Requirements summary

A bachelor's degree in public health administration, social work, or a related field is preferred, along with one year of experience in a skilled nursing facility or similar healthcare setting. Experience with electronic medical records and computer documentation systems is also preferred.

bachelor degreeCare CoordinationInterdisciplinary Team CollaborationElectronic Medical RecordsDischarge PlanningPsychosocial Needs AssessmentGrievance ManagementResident AdvocacyMedicaid Application AssistanceBehavioral Care PlanningAncillary Service Coordination

Job description

Social Services Coordinator

Status: Full-Time

Wage: $30-$35 hourly/DOE

Location

Avamere Rehabilitation of Shoreline - 1250 NE 145th St, Shoreline, WA 98155

Apply at Teamavamere.com [https://teamavamere.com/]

Job Summary

The Social Services Coordinator works under the supervision of the Social Services Director and in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, as well as Avamere’s established policies and procedures, to ensure that the medically related emotional, mental, and psychosocial needs of the residents are met. Additionally, the Social Services Coordinator acts as a liaison between the resident/family and community partners, providers, and payors to ensure safe discharge planning and continuation of care.

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities
Identifies residents’ emotional, mental, and psychosocial needs and ensures that comprehensive care plans are in place and up to date
Works with the Social Services Director and interdisciplinary team to identify discharge plans, barriers, and needs to effectively coordinate a safe discharge from the facility
Communicates with residents, families, community providers and programs, and any other parties, on a consistent and timely basis
Acts as the resident advocate by ensuring that their resident rights are upheld and that all parties are acting in the best interest of the resident
Coordinates with community support services such as home health, hospice, and durable medical services to ensure that residents have the supports and services they need post-discharge
Arranges for provision of ancillary services for residents while they are in the facility including transportation to/from ancillary appointments
Coordinates and conducts regular care conferences with residents and families as well as other meetings as needed
Monitors residents’ mood and behaviors, creates behavioral care plans as appropriate, and assists residents in seeking mental health supports and services if needed
Works with insurance companies and other payors to ensure payment for skilled nursing and/or long-term care services and issues non-coverage notices on behalf of Medicare and insurance companies

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Professional Development
Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) Plan
Continuing Education
Employee Referral Bonus
Higher Education Reimbursement
EAP Canopy
Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account