Social Services Coordinator

GA MedGroup; Lithonia (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

GA MedGroup is hiring a Social Services Coordinator to lead their Social Services Program. This full-time position involves counseling patients and families while ensuring effective program operations. Join a mission-driven organization that values your contributions within a supportive team. Offers competitive hourly pay, comprehensive benefits, and a full-time employment opportunity.

Benefits

Paid time off with ability to cash out

7 paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field preferred.
• Experience in supervising in a medical setting is favorable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and direct the Social Services Program.
• Counsel patients and families regarding emotional and social issues.
• Act as a liaison with community agencies and facilitate councils.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor Degree in Social Work

Two years of supervisory experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Base pay range

$24.00/hr - $28.50/hr

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• a place where you'll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We'll surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports every aspect of your life - both inside and outside of our centers. And you'll get to practice your passion in a non-profit, mission-driven organization that's known for the highest level of care in our communities
  
  

Pay: $24 to $28.50/hour

Weekly pay

Benefits Offered

• Paid time off with ability to cash out
• 7 paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life and Disability
• 401(k) with match
• Referral Bonus Program
  
  

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize and direct the Social Services Program.
• Coordinate and participate in family and patient activities designed to promote social interaction, reality orientation, and intellectual stimulation.
• Counsel patients and families including dealing with feelings about death or dying and other emotional, mental, environmental or physical limitations.
• Complete the social service portion of the MDS within 14 days of admission.
• Coordinate admissions and discharges.
• Act as liaison with social, health, and community agencies.
• Facilitate Patient and Family Councils as appropriate.
• Assist with grievance resolution when requested.
• Understand appropriate documentation for Advance Directives.
• Promotes the image and reputation of the System by exhibiting servant leadership and providing direct and open lines of communication.
• Contributes to the work of committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative efforts of the System.
• Performs other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the System.
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Proficient in using a computer, especially Microsoft Office, Excel and Power Point.
• Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills required
• Effective and professional verbal, and written communication skills
• Communicates well with other associates, patients, family members, and visitors providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude. Responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor, answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor Degree preferred from an approved social work course of study is preferred or minimum of two years' experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, skilled nursing center or other medical center.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervision of social services assistant(s), if necessary.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram format. The ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Application Skills

This job requires proficiency with the following computer applications

Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. The associate frequently is required to walk. Use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The associate is occasionally required to stand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

EEO / M / F / D / V / Drug Free Workplace

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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