Resident-Focused Social Services Coordinator

Avalon View Health and Wellness; Liberty (MO); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA contribution

Daily Pay

401K

Life Insurance

Résumé du poste

Avalon View Health and Wellness in Liberty, MO, is seeking a Social Services Designee to plan, organize, and direct programs ensuring residents' emotional and social needs are met.

You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, prepare for annual surveys, and support care planning through psychosocial assessments and documentation, while promoting resident rights and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a human services field, or related social services experience.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a hospital, skilled nursing, or medical facility.
• Willingness to obtain Social Services Designee certification.
• Knowledge of resident rights, psychosocial needs, and long-term care regulations.

Responsabilités

• Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive Social Services program.
• Prepare the Social Services department for annual surveys and inspections.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to promote resident rights and psychosocial well-being.
• Complete social histories, psychosocial assessments, and relevant MDS sections to guide care planning.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in compliance with federal, state, and company requirements.
• Participate in the development and implementation of interdisciplinary care plans.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to assist residents with adjustment to long-term care.
• Support residents’ right to self-determination and document refusals and alternative options.
• Educate residents and families on advance directives, resident rights, and available community resources.
• Coordinate discharge planning, including referrals for home care and post-discharge services.
• Initiate and participate in Discharge Transition Plans and discharge education.
• Maintain community agency relationships and referral resources.
• Participate in quality assurance and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Educate staff on psychosocial needs, cultural diversity, resident rights, and abuse prevention.
• Identify and report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation to Adult Protective Services (APS).
• Collaborate with nursing leadership and administration to prepare for surveys and inspections.
• Provide clinical support during catastrophic or crisis events.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support resident well-being and facility operations.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Documentation

Collaboration

Formation

Associate degree in human services

Social Services Designee certification

Description du poste

Avalon View Health and Wellness in Liberty, MO, is seeking a Social Services Designee to plan, organize, and direct programs ensuring residents' emotional and social needs are met.

You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, prepare for annual surveys, and support care planning through psychosocial assessments and documentation, while promoting resident rights and quality of life.