Social Services Coordinator

Wsnrc; Bloomingdale (IL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Wsnrc is seeking a Social Services Coordinator to support residents' highest practicable well-being in a long-term care setting. You will coordinate social work services and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and company policies.

The role involves orienting new residents and families, assessing placement suitability, scheduling visits, and upholding Resident's Rights in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Clear understanding of social work principles and ethics.
• Ability to assess resident needs and coordinate services.
• Strong communication with residents, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide orientation to the facility and services to residents and families.
• Evaluate and assess needs of prospective residents for placement.
• Schedule appointments with residents, guardians, or sponsors.
• Interpret Resident's Rights and ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Resident advocacy

Education

Bachelor's in Psychology or Sociology; BA/MA in Social Work; or LCSW Certificate

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Social Services Coordinator is responsible for providing related social work services so that each resident may attain the highest practicable level of physical, mental and psychosocial well-being. The person holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides orientation to long term care facility and services rendered, to residents and family members
• Arranges inquiries, evaluates and assesses the needs of prospective residents to determine appropriateness of facility placement
• Schedules appointments with residents or responsible party, guardian, next of kin, sponsoring agency or agencies or lawful representative
• Review and interpret Resident's Rights, including facility Policy and Procedure implementation.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Either a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or Sociology; a B.A. or M.A. in Social Work; or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker's Certificate