Resident Social Services Specialist

PACS Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS is seeking a Social Services Coordinator to support planning, development, organization, implementation, evaluation, and directing of the facility's social service programs to meet residents' medically related emotional and social needs.

You will collaborate with administration, medical and nursing staff, and families, assist in policy development, and participate in discharge planning while maintaining confidentiality of resident information.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Prior health-care experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to coordinate with staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist Social Service Director in planning, developing, organizing, implementing and directing social service programs.
• Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff to plan social services.
• Assist in developing and coordinating department policies and procedures.
• Review policies annually and participate in recommended changes.
• Assist in identifying medically related social and emotional needs of residents.
• Assist with discharge planning and coordination of community resources.
• Provide information on Medicare/Medicaid and financial assistance programs.
• Record progress notes indicating response to the treatment plan.
• Coordinate social service activities with other departments.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident care information and PHI.

Skills

Policy interpretation

Report writing

Communication skills

Coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Job description

PACS is seeking a Social Services Coordinator to support planning, development, organization, implementation, evaluation, and directing of the facility's social service programs to meet residents' medically related emotional and social needs.

You will collaborate with administration, medical and nursing staff, and families, assist in policy development, and participate in discharge planning while maintaining confidentiality of resident information.