Social Service Coordinator

Bethesda Health Group; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethesda Health Group in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Social Services Coordinator to evaluate and address residents' social needs, build rapport with families, and ensure timely satisfaction of concerns. You will initiate charting and activity programs at admission and monitor progress quarterly.

The role emphasizes rights protection, documentation, and active participation in Resident Care Plan meetings for a geriatric population.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work required.
• Knowledge of growth and development and geriatric population.
• Two years experience preferred.
• Geriatric and Social Work experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to perform necessary documentation in writing and electronically.
• Manual dexterity and skillful use of hands when working with patients and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess residents' social service needs and concerns.
• Develop relationships with residents and families; address needs promptly.
• Initiate social service charting and activity programs at admission.
• Monitor residents quarterly and complete required charting.
• Ensure rights are maintained through observation and assessment.
• Complete quarterly progress notes, social service log, and attend care plan meetings.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Manual dexterity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work

Job description

Bethesda Brings out the Best in Talented, Caring People!

At Bethesda, more than 1,200 employees dedicate their careers to improving the lives of others.

As a team member at Bethesda, you’ll enjoy great benefits such as: 403b, daily pay, bonuses, career advancement opportunities, and holiday pay.

Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance available for regular status full and part time employees.

Summary

The Social Services Coordinator is responsible for the evaluation and assessment of resident’s social service needs and concerns. Develops relationship with residents and families and ensures that all needs and concerns are met within a timely manner. Initiates Social Service charting and development of an activity program to meet resident’s physical and mental stimulation needs upon admission and continues to monitor residents quarterly and completes charting as required. Demonstrates accountability for assessing, updating, and maintaining resident’s rights through observation and assessment. Completes quarterly progress notes, social service log and participates in Resident Care Plan meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work required
• Must have knowledge of growth and development and show expertise for geriatric population
• Two years experience preferred
• Geriatric and Social Work experience preferred
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to perform necessary documentation in writing and electronically
• Manual dexterity and skillful use of hands when working with patients and equipment

Pay range : $52,500 - $78,749 annually

Category: Social Work