Social Services Discharge Planner

ALIYA Healthcare Consulting; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

On-Demand Pay Option

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

ALIYA Healthcare Consulting in Oak Lawn, IL seeks a Social Services Discharge Planner to oversee discharge planning and ensure smooth transitions back into the community. The role supports planning and implementing the Social Services Department to meet residents’ emotional and social needs.

The position requires coordinating an interdisciplinary team, conducting psychosocial assessments, and guiding residents and families through the discharge process while safeguarding rights and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Review facility policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Participate in setting policies concerning resident care and quality of life.
• Develop facility social work policies and participate in quality assurance interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Document progress in meeting the psychosocial needs of residents and work with the interdisciplinary team to promote and protect resident rights.
• Complete social histories and psychosocial assessments for each resident, identifying their social, emotional, and psychological needs.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to assist residents in coping with their transition and adjustment to a long-term care facility.
• Provide support and education to residents and their families/significant others, referring them to appropriate social service agencies when necessary.
• Coordinate the resident discharge planning process and make referrals for further services.
• Provide clinical interventions to address catastrophic events that occur during a resident's stay.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

As a Social Services Discharge Planner, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth transition of our residents back into the community. You will be responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing the overall operation of our Social Services Department, while meeting the emotionally and socially demanding needs of our residents.

Responsibilities

• Review facility policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations


• Participate in setting policies concerning resident care and quality of life


• Develop facility social work policies and participate in quality assurance interdisciplinary team meetings


• Document progress in meeting the psychosocial needs of residents and work with the interdisciplinary team to promote and protect resident rights


• Complete social histories and psychosocial assessments for each resident, identifying their social, emotional, and psychological needs


• Provide therapeutic interventions to assist residents in coping with their transition and adjustment to a long-term care facility


• Provide support and education to residents and their families/significant others, referring them to appropriate social service agencies when necessary


• Coordinate the resident discharge planning process and make referrals for further services


• Provide clinical interventions to address catastrophic events that occur during a resident's stay

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field


• 2+ years of experience in social work or a related field


• Strong understanding of social work principles, theories, and practices


• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills


• Ability to work effectively with residents, families, and staff


• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information

Benefits

• Medical Insurance


• Dental Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)


• Life Insurance


• Critical Illness Insurance


• Short-Term Disability Insurance


• Accident Insurance


• Hospital Indemnity Insurance


• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan


• On-Demand Pay Option


• Paid Time Off (PTO)


• Tuition Reimbursement Program