Social Services Coordinator - Avamere Living

Social Services Coordinator

As a Social Services professional at Avamere Living, you'll be part of a team that values compassion and respect in everything we do. Join us and be part of our mission to enhance the lives of our senior community.

Employee Perks:

• Tuition assistance and mentorship opportunities for career development
• Employee assistance program offering counseling services, financial coaching, legal services, and more
• Generous employee referral program
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage, dental and vision insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage
• 401K retirement plan with e
• Develop assessments and care plans to identify resident needs
• Ensure care plan components are followed by reviewing MDS's and nurses' notes and attending meetings
• Communicate patient information effectively with other departments and agencies
• Participate in discharge planning and provide information to residents and families about available programs
• Seek out new methods and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures based on current regulations

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Responsibilities:

• Develop personalized assessments and care plans for residents to ensure their unique needs are being met.
• Ensure all aspects of the care plan are being followed by reviewing nurses' notes, MDS's and attending meetings.
• Collaborate with other departments and government agencies to communicate important information concerning residents' conditions.
• Participate in discharge planning, providing information on programs and services available to residents and their families.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest regulations and make recommendations on policy and procedure changes to ensure we provide the highest level of care.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Services, Master's Degree preferred
• 2-5 years' experience in social services in a Skilled Nursing or similar healthcare setting
• Knowledgeable of regulations governing nursing care facilities
• Understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines

Please Note: Effective Oct. 18, 2021, all Avamere employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have an approved medical or religious exception. If you are hired by Avamere after Oct. 18, 2021, you will need to be fully vaccinated (or obtain an approved exemption) prior to starting work and need to provide proof of vaccination (or approved exemption) within 10 days of starting work.

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

Education

• Bachelors or better