Resident Social Services Coordinator

Overland Park Post Acute; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Aggressive wages

Daily Pay

Comprehensive benefits

Work-life balance

Career growth opportunities

Positive work environment

Job summary

Overland Park Post Acute is seeking a Social Services Professional to assist in planning, developing, and directing our facility's social service programs. You will collaborate with administration and medical staff to ensure residents' medically related social and emotional needs are met.

The role involves policy development, annual review, discharge planning coordination, and providing family information on Medicare/Medicaid.

Qualifications

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree preferred but not required.
• Prior health-care experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and directing social service programs.
• Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff to plan services.
• Develop and coordinate department policies and procedures.
• Review policies at least annually and recommend changes.
• Provide information to residents/families about Medicare/Medicaid.
• Assist residents in achieving the highest practicable level of self-care.
• Discharge planning coordination with appropriate agencies and staff.

Skills

Reading & interpretation

Written communication

Public speaking

Mathematical skills

Reasoning & problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Overland Park Post Acute is seeking a Social Services Professional to assist in planning, developing, and directing our facility's social service programs. You will collaborate with administration and medical staff to ensure residents' medically related social and emotional needs are met.

The role involves policy development, annual review, discharge planning coordination, and providing family information on Medicare/Medicaid.