Geriatric Social Services Coordinator

Avir at Commons; Athens (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

At Avir Health Group, exceptional care begins with exceptional leadership. Our team seeks a dedicated Social Services professional to identify social and emotional needs of residents and deliver medically related social services to promote the highest practical physical, mental, and psycho-social well-being.

You will conduct admissions, coordinate transfers, act as Ombudsman, prepare individualized Care Plans, and support residents with family communications, appointments, and budgets, while

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work.
• Two years of experience working in geriatrics.
• Valid Driver's license.
• Licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct resident admission tasks, including answering telephone or personal inquiries, providing facility tours, and ensuring the admission contract is completed.
• Assist residents transferring home or to another facility.
• Serve as the Ombudsman for the residents.
• Conduct social service assessments on each resident resulting in an individualized Care Plan.
• Prepare social service progress notes quarterly on each resident.
• Coordinate outpatient appointments, including transportation.
• Assist residents in meeting their personal needs either by contacting residents' families or for a weekly shopping trip.
• Attend resident council meetings, care plan meetings, and other appropriate committee meetings.
• Prepare bi-monthly newsletter and annual social services department budget.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Social work

Gerontology

Communication

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in social work

Job description

At Avir Health Group, exceptional care begins with exceptional leadership. Our team seeks a dedicated Social Services professional to identify social and emotional needs of residents and deliver medically related social services to promote the highest practical physical, mental, and psycho-social well-being.

You will conduct admissions, coordinate transfers, act as Ombudsman, prepare individualized Care Plans, and support residents with family communications, appointments, and budgets, while