Resident Social Services Coordinator

Florence Nursing & Rehab; Marengo (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Florence Nursing & Rehab in Illinois seeks a Social Services Designee to support the facility's Social Services Department. You will plan, organize, implement, evaluate and direct services to meet residents' emotional and social needs in line with regulations and policies.

The role emphasizes completing social histories, coordinating discharge planning, and educating families while working with an interdisciplinary team to enhance quality of life for residents.

Qualifications

• Experience in social services planning and support for residents.
• Ability to document psychosocial assessments and care plans.
• Strong communication with residents, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Complete a social history and psychosocial assessment for each resident.
• Document progress in meeting psychosocial needs.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning for residents.
• Coordinate discharge planning and referrals to home care services.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to support transition to the facility.
• Educate residents and families about rights, responsibilities and services.
• Offer group activities for residents and families as appropriate.

Skills

Social work

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Psychosocial assessment

Resident advocacy

Job description

Florence Nursing & Rehab in Illinois seeks a Social Services Designee to support the facility's Social Services Department. You will plan, organize, implement, evaluate and direct services to meet residents' emotional and social needs in line with regulations and policies.

The role emphasizes completing social histories, coordinating discharge planning, and educating families while working with an interdisciplinary team to enhance quality of life for residents.