Social Services Coordinator

Sea Mar Community Health Centers; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is seeking a Social Services Coordinator for its Cannon House assisted living facility in Seattle's Central District. The role requires English/Spanish proficiency and full-time commitment to meet residents' medically related social needs through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.

The SSC works with the Administrator to develop policies, manage social services, and promote residents’ rights through education and advocacy, including coordinating

Qualifications

• Strong teamwork and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse residents and families from different backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate resident evaluation and admissions with the interdisciplinary team.
• Assist in policy development and social service planning.
• Conduct psycho-social assessments and discharge planning per regulations.
• Provide crisis intervention and family support.
• Coordinate recreational activities and community resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team building

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Cultural understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or allied field

Gerontology exposure (1 year preferred)

Job description

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position(s):

Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization

Hourly Rate: $25.00

Position Summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is seeking a Social Services Coordinator. The SSC must be proficient in the English/Spanish language. This full‑time position is located at Cannon House, our assisted living facility located in Seattle’s Central District.

The Social Services Coordinator (SSC) under the direction and guidance of the Administrator assures the meeting of each resident’s medically‑related social services needs through the process of assessment, interdisciplinary care planning, implementation of services and evaluation, based on the National Association of Social Services Coordinators Code of Ethics. The SSC will promote each resident’s ability to exercise their rights through education and advocacy. The position is responsible for working with the Administrator in developing policies and procedures, and managing the social service needs of the facility’s residents.

The Social Services Coordinator must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the residents served, knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, and be able to identify and categorize each resident’s age‑specific grouping of needs. The Social Services Coordinator develops, implements, and manages resident recreational activities both in and outside of the facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Resident resource development, responding to referrals, and working with the interdisciplinary team in arranging for resident evaluation, admission, intake and the orientation process.
• Working with the Administrator in developing social work policies and procedures, and managing the social service needs of residents.
• Assisting in the management of resident benefits and completion of evaluations and reviews of resident care, completing psycho‑social assessments in compliance with facility and government regulations, implementing discharge planning with the residents, participating in care planning meetings and mental health consultations; providing crisis intervention and grief therapy and support to families, linking residents and families to agencies and support and socialization groups to enhance relationships among residents and encouraging individual participation by residents in their health care planning and process.
• Demonstrating understanding, respect and appreciation for diversity and an understanding of community system, and demonstrating understanding of the cultural issues impacting communities of color.
• Coordinating facility activities to meet the recreational needs of the facility residents with active resident participation.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Good character and the ability to maintain physical, emotional stability and a personality suited to meet the physical, mental, emotional, and social needs of the population served.
• Strong team‑building and problem‑solving skills; a working knowledge of government systems and regulations such as Medicare, Medicaid and community resources.
• Good understanding of the medically related social services needs of the population served, with the ability to work as a member of the interdisciplinary team to formulate and implement plans to address identified needs in a timely manner.
• Good organizational and communication skills and the demonstration of professionalism in all interactions.
• No history of alcohol or other drug misuse for a period of three years prior to employment and no misuse during employment.
• No felony convictions within the last seven years nor any convictions of child abuse or crimes involving physical harm to another person.
• Demonstrated experience with and ability to form and maintain effective relationships with residents, team members and community providers, and the ability to write routine reports and correspondence in English; effective communication with residents or employees of the organization.

Education and/or Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, or a degree in an allied/social science.
• Preferable one year of experience in a geriatric‑centered program; knowledge and understanding of communities of color required.

What We Offer

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Full‑time employees working 30 hours or more receive a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, prescription coverage, long‑term disability, EAP, paid time‑off starting at 15 days per year plus 10 paid holidays. In addition, 401(k) retirement options are available and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer