Resident Care Social Services Specialist

NexCare Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical – no deductible or co-pay

Dental & Vision

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

RN Loan Repayment

401k with employer match

Job summary

Valley View Care Center in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a Social Services Designee to support residents and families dealing with illness and placement. The role involves coordinating social services, referrals, and resident care planning.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 1 year of social work experience in healthcare; LT care experience is preferred. Strong computer skills and teamwork are essential to provide compassionate, epic care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social/human services or related field.
• 1+ years of social work experience in health care.
• Long-Term care experience preferred.
• Excellent computer skills; experience with electronic charting is a plus.
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of residents’ rights and able to document interventions clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meeting psychosocial needs of residents and families.
• Coordinate services with other disciplines to support resident well-being.
• Maintain knowledge of residents’ rights.
• Document social service interventions and assessments timely.
• Participate in care planning and multi-disciplinary meetings.
• Inform about changes in roommate or room assignments.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and MDS testing.

Skills

Bachelor's degree needed

Social work experience

Customer service

Team player

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in related human services

LSW preferred but not required

Tools

Electronic charting

Basic computer skills

Job description

Valley View Care Center in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a Social Services Designee to support residents and families dealing with illness and placement. The role involves coordinating social services, referrals, and resident care planning.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 1 year of social work experience in healthcare; LT care experience is preferred. Strong computer skills and teamwork are essential to provide compassionate, epic care.