Senior Living Social Services Program Lead - Full Benefits

MidAtlantic Employers' Association; Lansdale (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Elm Terrace Gardens in Lansdale, PA is seeking an experienced Social Services Program Coordinator to guide a medically related program for residents and families.

The role collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Care Team to address social service needs, conduct assessments, document quarterly notes, and coordinate discharge planning.

A bachelor’s or graduate degree in social work or human services plus 2+ years in healthcare social work is required; full benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Must possess a baccalaureate or graduate degree in an accredited social work or human services program
• Minimum of two (2+) years of supervised social work experience in a health care setting
• Ability to speak to and be understood by residents and staff; read, write, and follow oral and written directions
• Demonstrated ability to work with seniors and provide compassionate care
• Experience developing and managing Social Service Programs in a CCRC or related setting

Responsibilities

• Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Care Team to address the Social Service sections of the MDS and care plan
• Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Care Team to address resident and family concerns
• Participate in Quality Assurance program and other committees to evaluate residents’ needs
• Attend care conferences, resident council meetings and related sessions
• Coordinate care conference schedules with residents and families
• Conduct social services assessments of new and current residents and discharge planning
• Assist with addressing behavioral problems through 1:1 visits and document visits thoroughly
• Maintain social service records and make appropriate entries in medical records
• Ensure forms and reports are completed with informative descriptions of services
• Observe changes in resident behavior and document them in the social services section of the medical chart
• Develop and maintain rapport with facility services, residents, staff, families, and support agencies

Skills

Communication & interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's/Graduate degree in social work or human services

Job description

Elm Terrace Gardens in Lansdale, PA is seeking an experienced Social Services Program Coordinator to guide a medically related program for residents and families.

The role collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Care Team to address social service needs, conduct assessments, document quarterly notes, and coordinate discharge planning.

A bachelor’s or graduate degree in social work or human services plus 2+ years in healthcare social work is required; full benefits are provided.