The primary purpose of this position is to assist in managing 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 managing social service programs to ensure residents' medically related emotional and social needs are met individually.
The role involves collaboration with administration, medical staff, and community agencies to develop and coordinate social services and resources for residents.
This position requires maintaining accurate documentation, assisting residents and families with financial assistance information, and supporting residents' psychosocial well-being.
Matching Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in managing 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
coordination with medical and nursing staff
maintaining social service progress notes
providing medically related social services
assisting residents with self-care and independence
knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid programs
Nice-to-have
community planning participation
developing department policies and procedures
assisting with discharge planning
participation in orientation and in-service training
maintaining confidentiality of resident information
assisting with outpatient appointment scheduling
Key Requirements
high school diploma or equivalent
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