Resident Advocate & Social Services Supervisor

Pine Creek Rehab & Nursing; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Employer-matching 401k

Up to 16 days PTO

Company-paid Life Insurance

Job summary

Pine Creek Rehab & Nursing in Salt Lake City, UT seeks a full-time Social Services Supervisor to support residents' emotional and psychosocial needs. You will advocate for residents, coordinate with families, and navigate referrals to external services, with emphasis on timely discharge planning and care coordination.

Responsibilities include supervising social services staff, completing EMR documentation, and contributing to interdisciplinary care planning to meet resident goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or human services; master's preferred.
• BSW is required.
• One year of supervised social work experience in a healthcare setting.
• Experience completing electronic medical records (EMR/EHR).

Responsibilities

• Advocate for resident needs and rights.
• Maintain contact with family regarding health, goals and discharge planning.
• Make referrals to outside entities (talking books, etc.).
• Assist residents with financial and legal matters (Social Security, VA, preplanning).
• Build relationships between residents and staff; educate staff on resident needs.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Care Plan Conferences and develop care plans.
• Assist in resolving grievances voiced by resident or family.
• Complete Social Service Assessments and Discharge Planning.
• Document social service problems with measurable goals and approaches.
• Manage other Social Services staff as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Documentation

Care coordination

Education

Bachelor's in social work or human services

BSW required

MSW/Masters preferred

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Pine Creek Rehab & Nursing in Salt Lake City, UT seeks a full-time Social Services Supervisor to support residents' emotional and psychosocial needs. You will advocate for residents, coordinate with families, and navigate referrals to external services, with emphasis on timely discharge planning and care coordination.

Responsibilities include supervising social services staff, completing EMR documentation, and contributing to interdisciplinary care planning to meet resident goals.