What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Services Coordinator position at Sabal Palms Health & Rehabilitation?
Do you care about senior healthcare and well-being?
Do you enjoy advocating for those who are unable to advocate for themselves?
Do you want to work with a strong Social Services team?
Would you like to work in a beautiful & clean long term care community ?
We have the opportunity for you! Check us out at: https://sabalhealthandrehab.com/
About Us
Sabal Palms Health & Rehabilitation is an award-winning, skilled nursing community, offering care and restorative therapy to children, young adults and seniors. Apply today to join our outstanding, dedicated team of talented professionals!
Why work with us?
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents
- Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with company contribution
- Additional Voluntary Benefits Plan Options through Colonial Life
- First Stop Health – Virtual Care Telehealth No Cost 24/7*
- Reduced Rent at one of our company-owned apartment communities
- Education support
- Mental Health Support through Ability Assist (legal, financial, emotional No Cost 24/7)
- Identity Theft Protection and credit monitoring*
- Health Assessments*
- Reduced rent at one of our company-owned apartment communities.
- Company-paid $10k Life Insurance
- Wellness Discount Marketplace*
- Tuition Discounts with Rasmussen College
- 401K with company match
- Employee Support Program (ESP)
- OnShift Engage Reward Program (earn points for cash rewards!)
- Access earned pay BEFORE pay day – instantly through RAIN app
- Referral bonuses
- Financial wellness, guidance, and unlimited access to an Investment Advisor through NFP Retirement
- LifeMart: one-stop resource for extra shopping savings
- Generous paid time off & sick pay (for eligible employees)
- Benefits available to eligible employees with enrollment in a medical insurance plan. Eligibility may vary by position, average hours worked, length of service, and/or location.
Social Services Coordinator Skilled Nursing Duties
Conduct an initial social service assessment including MMSE, social history, intake for MDS, and admit note.
Review nursing charts and complete MDS within facility timelines.
Develop a written plan of care (preliminary and comprehensive) for each resident that identifies the problems/needs of the resident and the goals to be accomplished for each problem/need identified.
Ensure that all social services personnel are aware of the care plan and that care plans are used in providing daily social services to the resident. Review nurses' notes to determine if the care plan is being followed. Report problem areas to the Director of Nursing.
Evaluate social and family information and assist in determining plans for social treatment. Interview resident/families to obtain social history. Involve the resident/family in planning social service programs when possible.
Assist in the development, administering, and coordinating of department policies and procedures. Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards & make recommendations on changes in policies/procedures to Executive Director.
Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of social care plans and resident assessments.
Provide information to resident/families as to medicare/medicaid, and other financial assistance programs available to the resident.
Coordinate social service activities with other departments as necessary.
Assist in providing solutions for social and practical environmental problems including seeking financial assistance, discharge planning (including collaboration with community agencies) & referrals to other community agencies when specialized assistance is required.
Interpret social, psychological, and emotional needs of the resident/family to the medical staff, attending physician, and other resident care team members.
Assist in obtaining resources from community social, health and welfare agencies to meet the needs of the resident.
Ensure that all charted progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and of the resident's response to the service.
Ensure that social service work areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.
Recommend to the Director the equipment and supply needs of the department. Place orders for equipment and supplies as necessary or as may be required.
Assist in arranging transportation to other facilities when necessary.
Social Services Coordinator Education & Experience
Prefer social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals.
Social Services Coordinator Licensing/Certifications
- Prefer Degree in Social Work or other related field
- 3 years of experience required
