Resident Care & Social Services Coordinator

Norwalk Skilled Nursing & Wellness Centre; Norwalk (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwalk Skilled Nursing & Wellness Centre is seeking a Social Service Coordinator to manage residents' psychosocial needs and coordinate social services within regulatory guidelines.

You will orient residents, assist with discharge planning, maintain care plans, and coordinate referrals, financial affairs, and family communication. Strong administrative and interpersonal skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Human Services; LSW in TX Centers preferred.
• Minimum one year of supervised healthcare experience.
• For centers under 120 beds, a High School Diploma is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication; good interpersonal and organizational abilities.]
• Knowledge of social resources in the community is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and meet residents' psychosocial and concrete needs per regulations.
• Orient new residents to the center and assist with discharge planning.
• Maintain and update Resident Care Plans and Social Histories.
• Manage and document outside referrals and coordinate residents' financial affairs.
• Communicate needs and plans of care to residents, families and staff.
• Participate in meetings, trainings, and QMPI initiatives.
• Organize Family Council meetings as requested and assist with room moves.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Administrative skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of Social Resources

Education

Bachelor's in Social Work or Human Services

LSW preferred (TX Centers)

High School Diploma for centers under 120 beds

Psycho/Social Health degree preferred

Job description

Norwalk Skilled Nursing & Wellness Centre is seeking a Social Service Coordinator to manage residents' psychosocial needs and coordinate social services within regulatory guidelines.

You will orient residents, assist with discharge planning, maintain care plans, and coordinate referrals, financial affairs, and family communication. Strong administrative and interpersonal skills are essential for this role.