The primary purpose of this position is to assist in directing the facility's social service programs to meet the medically related emotional and social needs of residents
Job Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in directing the facility's social service programs to meet the medically related emotional and social needs of residents.
Employees will coordinate social service activities with other departments and assist in obtaining resources from community social, health, and welfare agencies.
The role requires maintaining strict confidentiality of all resident care information and reporting any suspected incidents of fraud or unauthorized disclosure.
Matching Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in directing the facility's social service programs to meet the medically related emotional and social needs of residents.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Assist in social service program planning
Coordinate with medical and nursing staff
Conduct discharge planning with agencies
Maintain resident confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
Provide information on Medicare/Medicaid programs
Nice-to-have
Develop rapport with community health agencies
Participate in orientation and training programs
Assist in department budget development
Support residents with emotional and anxiety issues