SOCIAL SERVICES COORDINATOR - SILVER BLUFF

Liberty Health and Rehab; Canton (NC); On-site; USD 51,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Health and Rehab is seeking a dedicated Social Services Coordinator to enhance care delivery in a compassionate environment. This full-time role involves leadership in planning programs, liaising with healthcare professionals, and ensuring patient needs are met efficiently. The ideal candidate will possess excellent problem-solving skills and a commitment to fostering a supportive atmosphere for residents.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in health care or long-term care.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations related to social needs.

Responsibilities

• Plans and institutes new programs for the facility.
• Acts as a liaison between families, agencies, and physicians.
• Greets patients and assists in their settling in.

Skills

Problem-solving

Cooperation

Ability to work under pressure

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

SOCIAL SERVICES COORDINATOR - SILVER BLUFF

SOCIAL SERVICES COORDINATOR - SILVER BLUFF

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SOCIAL SERVICES COORDINATOR - SILVER BLUFF

Canton-NC-28716-United States

Liberty Cares

With Compassion

At Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services, we promote a challenging, but rewarding opportunity in a caring environment.

We are currently seeking an experienced:

SOCIAL SERVICES COORDINATOR

Full-Time, Days

Job Summary:

• Demonstrates leadership skills by planning and instituting new and innovative ideas and programs in harmony with the overall program of the Facility.


• Receives inquiries of prospective residents and maintains records of inquiry.


• Interviews patients or family members of residents when application for admission is made.


• Explains cost of care involved in appropriate level of care as determined or required by the admitting physician.


• Gives appropriate forms necessary to request adequate medical and social information, which will be returned for review.


• Works as liaison between families and hospital discharge planners, social service agencies, and physicians.


• When appropriate bed is available and all records are in order, gives notice of time patient admission in line with admitting time in Facility policies.


• Notifies the family of approval for admission, the room number and time of expected arrival of the patient.


• Notifies all appropriate departments of admission.


• Greets patient and family at the door. Assists family and patient in settling in room as needed.


• Completes cover sheet of MDS form.


• Chairs the Admission Conference/MDS meeting for new admissions.


• Holds patient-family conferences as deemed appropriate.


• Attends and participates in required meetings.


• Assists families or residents with discharge placement and discharge information as needed. Maintains list of community resources.


• Receives complaints from residents or families investigates and reports to the Department Director.


• Receives and reviews change of room requests. Notifies appropriate departments of room changes.


• Refers all residents or families to the appropriate agency or resource if service cannot be met within the Facility.


• Works closely with Unit Directors/RN Supervisors, administrative nursing and other Social Workers (if applicable) for input regarding admissions and room changes.


• Writes correspondence as necessary following established correspondence procedures


• Monitors to assure appropriate sections on MDS completed within 14 days of patient admission. Monitors through Quality Assurance monitors per calendar.


• Assures that Social work progress notes and electronic assessments completed according to documentation policies.


• Assures that Social Worker meets residents’ social needs through scheduled periodic visits.


• Assists with Family Council, providing topics for discussion, offering support, etc. May be required to conduct resident council.


• Receives notification of residents on which there are notes precautions regarding a resident’s precautionary condition and follows Facility procedure.


• Participates in Quality Assurance committee by performing monitors and reporting to the Q.A. Committee.


• Meets with Social Workers (if applicable) on a monthly basis to receive concerns, and/or suggestions to improve department. Reports concerns, solutions and suggestions to Department Director.


• Encourages department in a professional manner keeping Facility objectives in focus.


• Assists in providing annual services to staff.


• In case of fire or fire drill


• Shut off all electrical equipment.


• Shut doors.


• Report to Nurses Station for further instruction.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Must be a high school graduate. Must have one year of experience in the health care or long-term care field or have an equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Must be willing to work and cooperate with other employees.


• Must be able to problem-solve.


• Must be able to work well under pressure.


• Demonstrates neat appearance and good personal hygiene.


• Wears appropriate business attire.


• Must read, know and follow personnel, department, and Facility policies.


• Must be knowledgeable of local, state and federal regulations as relates to social needs of patients.


• Runs errands as necessary.


• On occasion, may assist with transporting patients to doctor's appointments. (This could be driving a van or car or riding with and staying with the patient).


• Must have a valid driver's license.

Visit www.libertyhealthcareandrehab.com for more information.

Background checks/drug-free workplace.

EOE.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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