Resident Support & Discharge Coordinator

Westchester Medical Center; Town of Warwick (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center is seeking a Program Coordinator to assist in addressing residents' psychosocial, mental, and emotional needs and to aid in access to services for optimal health and functioning.

You will collaborate with families, support discharge planning with the Social Worker, and coordinate communication across medical, nursing, dietary, rehabilitation, and psychiatric teams to ensure safe transitions and continued care in the community.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in social work or related field.
• Experience with admitting procedures in healthcare or long-term care settings preferred.
• Work with a licensed Social Worker is expected.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial admission assessment with resident and family.
• Complete psychosocial history including financial, cultural and family situation.
• Coordinate with IDCP team and community resources as needed.
• Facilitate communication among disciplines: medical, nursing, dietary, rehabilitation, psychiatry.
• Coordinate discharge planning and referrals for homecare services.

Skills

Social work

Communication

Advocacy

Team collaboration

Community resources

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Westchester Medical Center is seeking a Program Coordinator to assist in addressing residents' psychosocial, mental, and emotional needs and to aid in access to services for optimal health and functioning.

You will collaborate with families, support discharge planning with the Social Worker, and coordinate communication across medical, nursing, dietary, rehabilitation, and psychiatric teams to ensure safe transitions and continued care in the community.