Social Services Support

Grand River Health Care Center; Rifle (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO from day one

Retirement plan with match

Job summary

Grand River Health in Rifle, Colorado, is seeking a Social Services Support professional to coordinate patient care, discharge planning, and resident support within our long-term care setting. You will work with patients, families, and the healthcare team to ensure compassionate care and access to needed resources.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3–5 years of long-term care experience, strong communication skills, confidentiality, and a team-oriented

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in long-term care preferred.
• Knowledge of long-term care social work practices and mental health assessments, treatment, and interventions.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with residents, families, and team members.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, demonstrate compassion, and provide respectful, resident-centered support.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate interdisciplinary care plans from admission through discharge, helping connect patients and families with appropriate resources and services.
• Assist with discharge planning, patient assessments, and documentation to support ongoing care needs and positive outcomes.
• Communicate with patients, families, healthcare personnel, and insurers to support care coordination and address patient needs.
• Support Social Workers with resident and family psychosocial needs, room changes, resident charting, and required documentation.
• Provide compassionate, respectful service to residents, particularly older adults, while promoting hospitality and a positive patient and family experience.
• Performs a variety of tasks and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Compassionate

Team-oriented

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Social Services Support

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Grand River Health | Rifle, CO

At Grand River, we are more than a hospital - we are neighbors taking care of neighbors proudly serving residents of Western Colorado and beyond. Our supportive culture is built on respect, friendliness, and a shared commitment to exceptional patient care.

What You’ll Do

This role supports the Social Services Department by helping coordinate patient care, discharge planning, and resident support. You’ll work closely with patients, families, and healthcare team members to help ensure residents receive compassionate care and the resources they need.

• Coordinate interdisciplinary care plans from admission through discharge, helping connect patients and families with appropriate resources and services.
• Assist with discharge planning, patient assessments, and documentation to support ongoing care needs and positive outcomes.
• Communicate with patients, families, healthcare personnel, and insurers to support care coordination and address patient needs.
• Support Social Workers with resident and family psychosocial needs, room changes, resident charting, and required documentation.
• Provide compassionate, respectful service to residents, particularly older adults, while promoting hospitality and a positive patient and family experience.
• Performs a variety of tasks and other duties as assigned.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is compassionate, team-oriented, and committed to supporting the emotional and social well-being of residents in a long-term care setting.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred, with 3–5 years of professional experience in long-term care highly preferred.
• Knowledge of long-term care social work practices and best practices for mental health assessments, treatment, and interventions within the scope of the position.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with residents, families, and team members.
• Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to develop and implement approaches that positively impact the long-term care environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, demonstrate compassion, and provide respectful, resident-centered support.

What We Offer

Our total rewards package includes

• Pay Range: $22.07- $27.55/hour (based on experience)
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO from day one, extended illness time, retirement plan with match, and more.
• Perks: Payroll deductions for hot springs, gyms, ski passes, pet insurance, access to outdoor recreation, and more!

Compensation may vary outside this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience.

Position is open until filled unless posted otherwise.

Why Join Grand River Health?
As a special taxing district, we are accountable to our community, allowing us to prioritizeexceptional patient-centered careover financial bottom lines.Our main hospital campus is located in picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere ofa caring and friendly communityhas been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.

OUR MISSION:
To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION:
To be our communities’ first choice in quality healthcare.