Compassionate Skilled Nursing Social Work Coordinator

Kavana Living; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegria Village in Dearborn, Michigan, seeks a compassionate Social Work Coordinator for its Skilled Nursing team. The role advocates for residents, coordinates psychosocial care, and collaborates with nurses, physicians, and families to ensure a positive stay.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Social Work or related field, experience with older adults, and strong communication and organizational abilities. This on-site position emphasizes dignity, respect, and resident rights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• Previous experience with older adults, preferably in skilled nursing or senior living.
• Knowledge of psychosocial needs of older adults and their families.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism, empathy, and discretion.
• Proficiency with electronic documentation and Microsoft Office.
• Must maintain accurate records and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an advocate for residents and help ensure psychosocial, emotional, and social needs are addressed.
• Complete social services assessments and participate in care plan development and reviews.
• Meet with residents and families to identify concerns and assist with problem-solving.
• Coordinate and participate in care conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Assist with discharge planning and transition to/from Skilled Nursing.
• Communicate with hospitals, physicians, and community organizations as needed.
• Assist residents and families in understanding resources, services, and benefits.
• Maintain accurate documentation per policies and regulations.
• Support advance directives, guardianship, and related matters.
• Provide emotional support to residents and families during illness, transition, loss, and adjustment.
• Promote resident rights, dignity, privacy, and quality of life.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental projects.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and confidentiality.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic documentation systems

Job description

Allegria Village in Dearborn, Michigan, seeks a compassionate Social Work Coordinator for its Skilled Nursing team. The role advocates for residents, coordinates psychosocial care, and collaborates with nurses, physicians, and families to ensure a positive stay.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Social Work or related field, experience with older adults, and strong communication and organizational abilities. This on-site position emphasizes dignity, respect, and resident rights.