Social Services Coordinator

About the role

Lyon Specialty Care is seeking a compassionate Social Services Coordinator to join our team of dedicated professionals. We are a 45-bed long-term care skilled nursing community in Rock Rapids, IA, known for our high standards of care and recognition for excellence.

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
• Cover referrals and act as a liaison with community resources
• Partner with the care team to enhance quality of life and outcomes
• Plan and support resident, family, and community engagement activities
• Promote facility programs and services to referral partners

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in social work, gerontology, or a related field within health and human services
• Ability to obtain a Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
• Minimum of one year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals
• 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