Social Services Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive social history assessment, a psycho-social assessment, discharge plan, and complete the MDS and Care Plan for new admits.
• Orient and assist new residents in adjusting to the facility.
• Complete MDS forms in a timely fashion.
• Assist residents and families with adjustment to changes, including room changes.
• Assist families with the engraving and/or marking of residents’ personal items.
• Review residents’ rights with residents and staff and attend to various personal needs of the residents.
• Aid in the development of a volunteer program and facilitate family group meetings.
• Document progress notes that relate to each resident’s care plan when necessary and within policy timeframe.
• Comply with all Company policies related to safety and infection control procedures including the proper use of mechanical lifts, gait belts and personal protective back supports.
• Understand, comply with and promote all rules regarding resident rights, promote positive relationships with residents, visitors and regulators, to include presenting a professional appearance.
• Other duties as assigned or needed.

Skills

• Proven work experience in long term care.
• Working knowledge of social theories and practices.
• Social perceptiveness and empathy.
• Ability to build and maintain professional helping relationships.
• Ability to relate and communicate with diverse population and groups.
• Resilience along with ability to assess situations.
• Willingness to submit to background checks.
• Psychology or sociology experience preferred.