What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Services Coordinator position at Timber Ridge at Talus?
Position Title: Social Services Coordinator
Department: Briarwood Health Center
Schedule: Flexible schedule M-F 8:30am-5pm
Pay: $27-$37/hr
Who we are:
Nestled at the base of Cougar Mountain is a senior living community in Issaquah, Washington unlike any other in the East Seattle area: Timber Ridge at Talus. When our community of well-traveled, outdoor-loving seniors aren’t visiting other parts of the world, you’ll find them socializing over dinner, hiking a nearby trail or just enjoying the spectacular views. As the area’s first Silver LEED-certified Life Plan Community, our campus and natural setting reflects our residents’ love of the Pacific Northwest. You won't find our unique combination of an all-inclusive lifestyle, superior hospitality, and beautiful location anywhere else. We are currently seeking an experienced Social Services Coordinator to work in our Briarwood Health Center. If you’re looking for a different perspective on senior living come join us today!
You will enjoy:
- Now Offering DailyPay!
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Health Savings Account & Flexible Savings Account
- Employee assistance program
- PTO and eight paid holidays
- Pet insurance and employee discounts (including wireless plan and retail discounts)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free Lyft rides if needed, to and from the Issaquah Transit Center.
- Free Underground parking
- Free meals
- Your personal and professional growth is important to us, so we provide continual professional training and career advancement opportunities.
- You will enjoy being part of a great team in a fun, engaging work environment.
Who you are:
- Bachelor's degree in social work, Gerontology, or a human services related field including but not limited to sociology, special education, rehabilitation, counseling, and psychology, is preferred.
- At least one year of experience in a health care setting, preferably Long-Term Care, working directly with residents and families, is preferred.
- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills. Must present a professional manner and be able to juggle multiple priorities and deal with situations that may be stressful.
General Summary:
The Social Services Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that medically related emotional and social needs of the residents are met and maintained on an individual basis in accordance with policies and procedures and current Federal and State guidelines and regulations.
Essential Job Duties:
- Processes all Medicare denial letters and ABN's according to Medicare regulations.
- Ensures that the resident, family, and responsible persons are fully informed of the resident's personal and property rights.
- Develops a comprehensive social history and assessment of the resident that includes problems and strengths, special needs and preferences (social, religious, and/or cultural) and the implications for the care plan.
- Assists with the coordination and completion of Health Center MDS assessments.
- Assists the resident/family with the transition to the new environment, orients the resident/family to the facility, services, limitations and resident's rights.
- Participates in the development of the individual's care plan including the goals and approaches for the Social Services component.
- Facilitates care planning conferences, addressing particular issues of schedule, treatment and environment, and encourages residents and family (as appropriate) to participate in care planning conferences.
- Ensures that any Advanced Directives are complete and maintained and placed in resident charts.
- Completes all mandatory documentation in a timely (determined) fashion as established by applicable regulations.
- Maintains confidentiality of all admission information and resident records following HIPPA and the community's Code of Ethics.
- Maintains regular and on-going relationship with family to discuss needs or concerns, mediates issues that may arise between resident/family/staff.
- Coordinates discharges/transfers with other departments to ensure the appropriateness and continuity of care. Develops a comprehensive discharge plan in coordination with residents/families and multidisciplinary staff.
- Provide/identify referral, agency and/or community resources to meet the needs of the resident/family.
- Facilitate Support Group, participate in policy decisions (as they affect resident life issues) and advocates for Residents Rights.
- Complete behavior monitor/medication management reviews related to psychotropic drug usage.
- Coordinates Mental Health consults and follows up on any recommendations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Normally works in a well-lighted, comfortable office setting. Must be able to maintain a cooperative and courteous attitude despite conflicting demands. Must be able to work efficiently with frequent interruptions. Must be able to move freely throughout the facility and able to lift (unassisted) 50 lbs. May be subjected to offensive odors and exposure to chronically ill and frail elderly. Must be free from communicable disease.
Salary : $27 - $37
