The primary purpose of this position is to assist in directing social service programs to ensure residents' medically related emotional and social needs are met individually
Job Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in directing social service programs to ensure residents' medically related emotional and social needs are met individually.
This role involves collaboration with administration, medical, nursing staff, and community agencies to develop and maintain effective social service programs.
The position requires maintaining confidentiality of resident information and reporting any suspected fraud or unauthorized disclosures.
Matching Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in directing social service programs to ensure residents' medically related emotional and social needs are met individually.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
planning and implementing social service programs
coordinating with medical and nursing staff
maintaining social service progress notes
assisting residents with emotional and social needs
knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid programs
confidentiality of resident care information
Nice-to-have
community planning participation
developing department policies and procedures
assisting in discharge planning
providing staff consultation
participating in orientation and in-service training
working with emotional problems related to illness
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 governmental regulations
Ability to write reports and correspondence
Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization