What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Service Coordinator position at Peabody Retirement Community?
Peabody Retirement Community is now hiring a Social Services Coordinator. The Social Services Coordinator is responsible for providing or procuring medical social services in order to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident, and will work collaboratively as a member of the Core Team and Problem Solving Team with all other departments at Peabody Retirement Community and with community agencies.
QUALIFICATIONS OF THE SOCIAL SERVICE COORDINATOR:
- Indiana board certification in social work with at least one (1) year’s experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals. OR an individual with a bachelor’s or advanced degree, or both, in social work or a bachelor’s or advanced degree, or both, in a human services field, including, but not limited to sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, psychology, or gerontology.
- Must have, as a minimum, one (1) year experience in Social Work, Long Term Care, working with Older Adults, or a related field.
- Must possess a thorough knowledge of the laws, regulations, and guidelines concerning long-term care.
- Must have knowledge of community agencies and other resources.
- Must be able to plan, implement, and work with only minimal direct supervision.
