The primary purpose of this role is to assist in managing social service programs to ensure residents' emotional and social needs are met according to federal, state, and local standards
Job Summary
The primary purpose of this role is to assist in managing social service programs to ensure residents' emotional and social needs are met according to federal, state, and local standards.
The position involves collaboration with administration, medical, nursing staff, and community agencies to provide comprehensive social services and support discharge planning.
Maintaining confidentiality and reporting suspected fraud or unauthorized disclosures are critical responsibilities of this role.
Matching Summary
The primary purpose of this role is to assist in managing social service programs to ensure residents' emotional and social needs are met according to federal, state, and local standards.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
planning and implementing social service programs
coordination with medical and nursing staff
maintaining social service progress notes
providing consultation to staff and community agencies
assisting with discharge planning
maintaining confidentiality of resident information
Nice-to-have
community resource coordination
assisting residents with emotional problems
participation in orientation and training programs
budget development assistance
knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid programs
Key Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Associate or Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Prior health-care experience preferred
Ability to read and interpret business and technical documents