Resident Advocate & Care Coordinator Social Worker

Alliance Health Group; Clemmons (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Supportive team environment

Employee recognition

Ongoing training and development

Career growth and advancement

Meaningful work

Job summary

Cedar Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a compassionate Social Worker to support residents and their families throughout their healthcare journey. You will advocate for residents’ needs, coordinate resources, and help develop individualized care plans within an interdisciplinary team.

Join a resident-centered environment that values dignity, confidentiality, and ongoing professional growth, with opportunities to impact quality of life and transitions of care for our

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field.
• Healthcare or long-term care experience preferred.
• Excellent documentation and case management abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional judgment.
• Compassionate and resident-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Complete psychosocial assessments, care plans, progress notes, and other required documentation.
• Assess residents' psychosocial and emotional needs and develop appropriate interventions.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings and contribute to individualized plans of care.
• Provide counseling, emotional support, and guidance to residents and families.
• Help residents adjust to long-term care, rehabilitation, changes in health status, and other life transitions.
• Advocate for resident rights, dignity, privacy, independence, and quality of life.
• Coordinate family meetings and encourage meaningful family involvement in care planning.
• Assist with discharge planning and help coordinate safe transitions of care.
• Connect residents and families with appropriate community resources and support services.
• Maintain communication with residents, families, legal representatives, physicians, and members of the healthcare team.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, activities, dietary, and other departments to address residents' needs.
• Assist residents who may have limited or no family support by identifying and coordinating appropriate resources.
• Educate residents and families regarding available services, resources, and resident rights.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, staff, healthcare providers, and community agencies.
• Ensure responsibilities are completed in accordance with applicable federal, state, and facility requirements.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Confidentiality

Professional judgment

Compassionate approach

Advocacy skills

Independent with team

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

Cedar Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a compassionate Social Worker to support residents and their families throughout their healthcare journey. You will advocate for residents’ needs, coordinate resources, and help develop individualized care plans within an interdisciplinary team.

Join a resident-centered environment that values dignity, confidentiality, and ongoing professional growth, with opportunities to impact quality of life and transitions of care for our