Social Services Coordinator
On-siteDubuque, Iowa, United States
Job Summary
Assess residents' psychosocial needs and complete social histories, including MDS sections accurately and on time. Document care plans, progress, and follow-up per regulations while providing counseling and emotional support to residents and families. Support adjustment, rights, and orientation, assist with discharge planning, and coordinate referrals as a liaison with community resources. Partner with the care team to enhance quality of life, plan engagement activities, and promote facility programs to referral partners. Earn a competitive hourly wage with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 403(b), PTO, and tuition reimbursement.
Required Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in social work, gerontology, or a related field within health and human services including, but not limited to, sociology, special education, rehabilitation, counseling and psychology.
- Ability to obtain a Licensed Social Worker (LSW).
- Minimum of one year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals.
- Interpersonal and communication skills that identify the ability to positively and effectively communicate with others while completing work accurately and timely.
- A strong commitment to helping others and consistently treating them with empathy, respect, patience, and discretion.
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