Soc. Services Coordinator

Reports to: Director of Long Term Care

FLSA Classification: Full-Time, Non-exempt, Hourly $24.00-$28.00

Essential Functions:

• Assist the Interdisciplinary Team with identifying, planning, implementing, and evaluating for identified emotional and social needs of each resident to enhance resident psychosocial health and wellbeing.
• Begin the pre-admission process by assessing the prospective resident and determining appropriateness of placement from a psychosocial perspective.
• Serve as the admission coordinator, facilitating admissions process for prospective residents and their families. Explain and assist with appropriate and necessary paperwork.
• Act as a liaison between the Walbridge Wing and community resources as needed and appropriate to meet the needs of residents.
• Assist residents and families in coping with the medical and psychosocial aspects of the resident's illness, disability, and/ or stay in the facility.
• Assist in the referral process for mental health support services when needed.
• Coordinate non-medical transfers. Assist residents in adjusting to such transfers.
• Participate in resident assessment and care planning.
• Record information on social history in the health record; review record annually.
• Record progress notes on resident's health record at least quarterly for the first six months.
• Assist in developing policies and procedures pertaining to social services within the facility.
• Provide orientation to new residents nd their families.
• Act as resident advocate by providing assistance to residents and families raising concerns about resident care, and assist in investigation of such concerns.
• Assist patients in planning for discharge.
• Document appropriate information within patient charts.
• Coordinate discharge planning with physicians, nurses, families, community agents, and families.
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field required.
• Master's Degree in Social Work or related field preferred.
• IF not a Licensed Social Worker, must complete required Social Services Designee for Long Term Care Training.
• Previous experience in a long term care setting preferred.
• Current BLS required within four (4) months of transfer or hire.

Skills and Expectations:

• Kind and professional demeanor.
• Professional and well- groomed appearance, including during on call hours.
• Communicate positively and effectively, both written and verbally, with patients, family , and staff.
• Demonstrate effective organizational skills in an evolving environment.
• Work with honesty, compassion and integrity at all times.
• Adherence to ALL PMC confidentiality procedures and policies.
• Demonstrate a commitment to building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable working environment.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, the employee:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Must be able to move and traverse about the facility 50% of the time.
• Frequently transport objects weighing up to 50lbs.
• Occasionally position objects weighing up to 100lbs.
• Must be able to communicate and exchange information in a way others will understand.
• Must be able to recognize details such as color and depth within a few feet of the observer.
• Frequently operates computers, machinery, and other healthcare equipment.
• Constantly positions self to complete essential functions.
• May be required to wear N95s or PAPRs up to 80% of the shift.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.