What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Services Coordinator position at Avamere?
Social Services Coordinator
Status: Full Time
Shift: 8:00am - 4:30pm or 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday - Friday
Location: The Pearl at Kruse Way - 4550 Carman Dr. Lake Oswego 97035 (503) 675-60
At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
- 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
- EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
- Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
- Generous employee referral bonus program.
- Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
- Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
- Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.
Responsibilities:
- Develop assessments and written plans of care to identify the needs of each resident.
- Ensure that all components of the care plan are being followed by reviewing MDS’s and nurses’ notes and attending meetings.
- Effectively communicate information concerning a patient’s condition with other departments and government agencies.
- Participate in the discharge planning, providing information to residents and families of programs available.
- Seek out new methods and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures based on current federal and state regulations.
- Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services, Master’s Degree preferred.
- 2 – 5 years’ experience in social services in a Skilled Nursing or similar health care setting preferred.
- Knowledgeable of the rules, regulations and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities.
- Understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurances.
- Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.
- Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify
