Social Worker Discharge Planner / Care Coordination Specialist

Life Care Centers of America; Riverview (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Social Worker to plan, organize, develop, and implement social services programs ensuring patients' medical-related emotional and social needs are met in line with laws and Life Care standards.

The role reports to the Social Services Director and requires licensure, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and preferred healthcare social work experience. Strong collaboration and adherence to confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed in the applicable state and maintain license in good standing.
• Bachelor’s degree required for facilities with 120+ beds (per state law).
• Two years of healthcare social work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, develop, and implement social services programs meeting patient needs.
• Act as patient advocate and educate staff about patient rights.
• Chart appropriately and timely.
• Assist patients and families with education, financial planning, liaison with community agencies.
• Follow up to evaluate compliance with programs and plans.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain professionalism.
• Assist in evacuation of patients as needed.
• Maintain dependable attendance and work within an interdisciplinary team.
• Understand and apply English language communication; handle lifts as required (up to 20 lbs).

Skills

Independent decision-making

Knowledge of social services practices

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Confidentiality

Integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services

Job description

Live the Mission

Position Summary

• The Social Worker plans, organizes, develops, and implements Social Services programs ensure all medically-related emotional and social needs of patients are met in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
• Reports to Social Services Director

Education, Experience, and Licensure/Certifications

• Currently registered/licensed in applicable State (if required by State law). Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment. (Not applicable in Hawaii)
• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field (which may include gerontology) if working in a facility with 120 or more beds (see State law)
• Two (2) years’ experience in health-care social work preferred

Specific Requirements

• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of social services practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing social services functions in the post-acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the social services department
• Perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Plan, organize, develop, and implement social services program that meets the medically-related social and emotional needs of patients as well as State, Federal, corporate, and division guidelines
• Act as a patient advocate and provide education to staff regarding patient rights
• Chart appropriately and timely
• Assist patients and families through education, financial planning assistance, liaison with community agencies, etc.
• Follow-up to evaluate compliance with social services programs and patient plans
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively within an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Lift 20 lbs floor to waist, lift 20 lbs waist to shoulder, lift and carry 20 lbs, and push/pull 20 lbs

An Equal Opportunity Employer