Social Services Coordinator

About the role

A compassionate Social Worker is needed to join Westwood Specialty Care as a Social Services Coordinator. This position offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive care and positively influence the lives of residents and their families.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents' psychosocial needs and complete social histories
• Complete assigned MDS sections accurately and on time
• Document care plans, progress, and follow-up per regulations
• Provide counseling and emotional support to residents and families
• Support residents and families with adjustment, rights, and orientation
• Assist with discharge planning and care transitions
• Cook up referrals and act as a liaison with community resources
• Promote facility programs and services to referral partners
• Plan and support resident, family, and community engagement activities

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in social work, gerontology, or a related field within health and human services
• Minimum of one year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals
• Ability to obtain a Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
• Interpersonal and communication skills that identify the ability to positively and effectively communicate with others while completing work accurately and timely
• A strong commitment to helping others and consistently treating them with empathy, respect, patience, and discretion