Social Service Coordinator

Panacea Health Corp; Clarks Summit (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Competitive Pay

401k and Benefits

Career Advancement

PTO

Employee Referral Program

Training & Support

Recognition Programs

Work with Elderly Population

Job summary

Abington Manor is seeking a Social Service Coordinator to support residents in a nursing home setting. The role focuses on psychosocial assessment, arranging services, and advocating for residents’ rights and well-being.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Social Work or related field, with experience in elderly populations and a strong ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. The position offers full-time hours and opportunities for growth within the facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, psychology, or related field required.
• Minimum three years supervised social work experience in a health care setting preferred.
• Prior work with elders in a community or long-term care setting preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist to the Director of Social Services and identify residents' psychosocial, mental and emotional needs.
• Develop and aid in access to services to meet resident needs.
• Exercise professional judgment to maximize resident well-being and quality of life.
• Perform administrative duties, advocacy and care planning, and coordinate referrals and admission processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Social work methods

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Social Service Coordinator - Full Time

Applicants Must Have a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Related Field AND Experience with the Elderly Population Abington Manor is currently looking for a full time Social Service Coordinator! Are you a compassionate and enthusiastic Social Worker with experience in long-term care? Then this might be the perfect opportunity for YOU!

Benefits of the Social Service Coordinator

• Daily Pay! Your pay when you need it, get paid daily!
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan and 401k
• Core Benefits start the first day of the month following date of hire!
• Generous PTO
• Employee Referral Program
• Industry leading orientation and training with on-going management support
• Employee recognition through various awards and recognition programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Continuous professional and clinical training

Requirements of the Social Service Coordinator

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, psychology, or any other specialized intellectual instruction directly related to social work is required.
• Minimum three years supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals preferred.
• Prior work with elders in a community or long-term care setting is preferred.
• The nursing home social worker must have skills in communication, assessment and social work methods and techniques.
• The social worker should be able to work effectively with a variety of disciplines in an individual and team setting and should have a working understanding of social systems along with the ability to implement pertinent state and federal regulations.
• Must successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check and physical / drug screen.

Responsibilities of the Social Service Coordinator

• Assistant to the Director of Social Services
• The Social Worker will work with residents in the nursing home by identifying their psychosocial, mental and emotional needs along with providing, developing, and/or aiding in the access of services to meet those needs.
• In fulfilling the primary duties and responsibilities, the nursing home social worker shall exercise professional judgment in carrying out a variety of activities that maximize the well-being and quality of life of residents.
• Administrative Duties, Advocacy and Residents Rights, Clinical Assessment and Care Planning, Clinical Therapeutic and Behavioral Interventions
• Assist with establishing referral sources and to obtain required information and admit residents in an efficient manner, in accordance with established policies and procedures, and as directed by your supervisor.
• Other related duties and responsibilities that may become necessary to assure that the needs of the Facility are met.
• Conduct tours and initiate application for admission (demographic, clinical, and financial data).
• Additional job duties assigned as related to this position.

A team centered culture that supports our values of S.H.A.R.E. (Service, Honesty, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) drive our daily activities with all we interact with.

Abington Manor is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable Federal, State and Local civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, and protected veteran status.