Social Services Coordinator

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.

 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.