Social Services Specialist

Beecan Health; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth Opportunities

Health Benefits

401K

Job summary

Beecan Health in West Des Moines, IA is seeking a Social Services Specialist under the Director of Social Services to assist residents and families with adjustment to placement, illness, and plan of care. You will work to achieve the highest practicable level of functioning in line with federal and state regulations.

You will interview residents and families, assist with discharge planning, coordinate with Ombudsperson, and connect residents with financial, legal, mental health, and community

Qualifications

• Previous experience with geriatric population or in long-term care setting strongly preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required; AA or Bachelor's degree preferred
• Commitment to delivering high quality, person-centered care with dignity and integrity
• Ability to interact professionally with residents, families, and staff

Responsibilities

• Interview and obtain information from residents and families to aid in psychosocial history and care planning.
• Assist with placement transitions and development of discharge plans.
• Provide information on residents' rights and coordinate with social services team.
• Arrange appointments and transportation for residents; assist with community resources.
• Support with regulatory compliance and documentation of resident condition and response to care.

Job description

Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's lives? Are you a team-player, quick-thinker, and ready to be a part of an organization that supports your growth?

WHAT WE'RE ABOUT

We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.

Requirements

• You care.

Perks:

• Growth Opportunities
• Health Benefits
• 401K

Position Summary

Under direction of Director of Social Services, assists each resident and family in adjusting to placement, illness, and plan of care to attain the highest practicable level of functioning in accordance with current federal and state regulations, and Company policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Social Services Specialist

• Assists in interviewing and obtaining information from residents and families to assist Social Services Director or Social Services Consultant in development of psychosocial history, assessment and care plan upon admission, quarterly and upon change of condition for social service needs.
• Assists resident and family with transition and adjustment to placement in facility.
• Assists with determination of legal status of residents upon admission, provides information and obtains copies of advance directives, assures that resident and family wishes regarding treatment (including Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) and withholding treatment) are implemented in accordance with Company policy.
• Informs the resident/family of resident's personal and property rights.
• Provides input on social, psychological, and emotional needs of residents/family to supervisor.
• Ensures residents have required evaluations for visual, audio, mental health and dental needs, and follows up as appropriate.
• Arranges residents' appointments including transportation.
• Provides assistance to residents and families in finding and utilizing financial, legal, mental health, and other community resources.
• Participates in resident and family council meetings as requested.
• Develops a working knowledge of federal and state regulations, as related to position, and reimbursement (Medicare, Medicaid and commercial) and provides support with applications and eligibility information requests.
• Provides support with resident theft and loss prevention program for the facility.
• Works closely with Ombudsperson to resolve resident rights questions or concerns.
• May perform documentation duties in accordance with Company charting and documentation policies and procedures and government regulations. Ensures documentation is accurate, clear, informative and descriptive of resident's condition, care provided and residents' response to care.
• Assists in discharge planning services including arrangement for follow-up services, transfers to other facilities, and post discharge plan of care, as well as orientation for resident and family regarding discharge.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience with geriatric population or in long-term care setting strongly preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required; AA or Bachelor's degree preferred
• Commitment to the company mission to consistently deliver high quality, person-centered care with dignity, respect, compassion and integrity, and to enrich every life we touch. Embracing the company values of care & compassion, community, honesty & integrity, teamwork, innovation and safety.
• Ability to represent Company in an ethical and professional manner, and to maintain accountability
• Ability to interact tactfully, effectively, and professionally with other employees, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public, as needed
• Must be able to relate to and work with physically and/or mentally ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within facility and treat them with respect and consideration regardless of their cognitive or functional level

Benefits:

• Medical insurance with Rx benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision care
• Paid vacation