Job Summary:

Serves as the liaison between the resident and other staff, resident’s family and the community through direct and indirect supportive services under the supervision of the Social Services Coordinator.

Essential Functions:

1. Treats all information about residents, their condition, and family as confidential information.
2. Complies with established Corporate and Departmental policies and procedures, and maintains established standards and practices.
3. Performs direct services to residents on a one-to-one basis and groups of residents as directed by the Social Services Coordinator.
4. Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with referral and support services in the community.
5. Interviews and provides tours to prospective residents and their family/representative(s) reviewing the variety of services offered by Homewood.
6. Prepares prospective residents for placement in accordance with Homewood’s policies and Federal and State laws.
7. Maintains an up-to-date social service report on each resident including a social history and quarterly evaluation of social needs.
8. Participates with resident care plans, Medicare review, and completion of MDS’s for Nursing Care residents as directed by the Social Services Coordinator.
9. Provides a basic orientation to the facility for the resident and family/representative(s).
10. Coordinates goals to meet psychological and social needs of residents as directed by the Social Services Coordinator.
11. Performs other functions as directed by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

1. Degree from an accredited program in social work preferred.
2. License in Social Work preferred. 
3. One year experience in long term care working with geriatric persons.
4. Ability to read, write and understand English well.
5. Has compassion, understanding and empathy for older persons.
6. Ability to convey a professional image to the residents and public.
7. Ability to identify psycho-social needs of residents, perspective residents and families.
8. Ability to communicate to residents at a level they can understand.
9. Has an understanding of Medicare/Medicaid regulations as well as basic nursing terminology.
10. Must have qualities of initiative and dependability.

Physical Requirements:

Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Work requires extensive work using a computer. This position has physical and mental aspects of sedentary work in which lifting requirements are minimal. Occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate computers, objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Join our mission 

to honor Christ through faithful service to seniors and one another.  

Homewood at Plum Creek

We are a dedicated team of professionals committed to building a strong and secure future for our community. Nestled on more than 100 scenic acres in Hanover, Pennsylvania (just a hop, skip, and a jump from Maryland), our community offers the perfect blend of tranquility and convenience, and offers services ranging from personal care, memory care, and skilled nursing.

Here at Homewood at Plum Creek, teamwork and compassionate collaboration reign supreme. We foster a dynamic, forward-thinking atmosphere where care and creativity flourish. Join our team, and you'll not only grow professionally but also be part of a group committed to making the world a better place; one smiling face at a time!

What’s in it for you?

As a valued member of our team, you’ll enjoy these exceptional benefits & perks: 

• Paid time off, with an opportunity to cash out each year
• Assistance for new LPNs/RNs – we pay up to 50% of your student loans
• Shift and weekend differentials

But that’s not all! Our comprehensive benefits package also includes:

• Referral bonus of up to $600
  
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Retirement contributions
• Professional licensure reimbursement