What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Services Outreach Coordinator position at Home Healthcare, Hospice & Community Services?
HCS is looking for a Social Services Outreach Coordinator to support the Nutrition, Transportation, and Homemaking programs in the Keene area. The Social Services Outreach Coordinator will make home visits to assess for services that will assist elderly and disabled individuals to maintain their independence, as well as assist with operations in Friendly Meals dining rooms, Meals-on-Wheels, Transportation Dispatch, and other duties as requested. The Social Services Outreach Coordinator will complete admission, re-evaluation, and/or care plan documentation for Homemaking and Nutrition as required.
Requirements:- Graduation from an accredited college with a degree in human services or related field. Degree in social work preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work successfully with clients having complex health and social service needs.
- High technological competence. Demonstrated ability to work in electronic medical records or other complex databases.
- High level written and verbal communication skills.
- Minimum (2) years’ experience in the human services field.
- Or a combination of education and experience that is determined to be equivalent to the above listed education and experience requirements.
- Valid driver’s license and access to an automobile during working hours that meets the State of New Hampshire registration regulations.
- Auto liability insurance required.
Home Healthcare, Hospice and Community Services (HCS) is a non-profit organization providing comprehensive services in southwestern New Hampshire. HCS’s clinical services include visiting nurses, physical and occupational therapies, social work and home health aides. Hospice at HCS offers end of life care, grief support and Pet Peace of Mind for patients and family members wherever they call home, including in assisted living and nursing homes. Hospice at HCS rates above state and national averages in many important quality measures (from data compiled by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid). HCS is unique in the wide range of community services that are offered to the community, including Healthy Starts maternal and child health services, Meals on Wheels and senior dining, City Express and Friendly Bus transportation, and Nurse Is In foot care clinics. HCS is Medicare certified and licensed by the State of New Hampshire, and proud to be a Monadnock United Way agency.
