Program Manager - Social Service jobs in Santa Maria, CA

This is temp or temp to hire for the right person. M - F basic business hours.

Social Services Coordinator organizes, implements and evaluates the Social Services program to meet the psycho-social needs including but not limited to: resident assessment, maintenance of resident records, coordination of services to meet the needs of residents and relocation when necessary. As a representative and team member of the company, this position is expected to present oneself in a manner that reflects professionalism and ensures resident satisfaction.

Work Duties

· Assesses resident needs based on admission social services history, resident’s health, psychological and social needs

· Develops a Resident Care Plan based on the above assessment

· Visits and interviews residents at quarterly intervals and when requested by staff, physicians, residents or family members to determine recreational/activity history, needs, and interests, as well as social services’ needs

· Counsels and assists families with issues or concerns relating to caring for a resident

· Develops measurable social service goals and revises goals and care plan quarterly

· Attends resident care plan and resident evaluation committee meetings for residents

· Completes documentation regarding social service needs as required by regulations

· Coordinates, facilitates and organizes educational programs for residents regarding health, safety, and quality of life concerns

· Monitors Medicare eligibility period and provides required notices to residents/responsible parties

· Establishes relationships with individual residents, their families and neighborhood groups

· Provides general case management (including intake) and referral services to all residents needing such assistance

· Provides individual casework, case management for frail or at risk residents to include assessment, development of individual care plan, coordination of services and monitoring

· Serves as liaison with appropriate social and health agencies and service providers in the community

· Refers and links the residents of the community to local service providers, such as, case management, personal assistance, homemaker, meals-on-wheels, transportation, counseling, visiting nurse, preventive health screening/wellness, and legal advocacy

· Educates residents, and families on service availability, application procedures, client rights, etc., providing advocacy as appropriate

· Monitors the ongoing provision of services from community agencies and keeps the case management and provider agency current with the progress of the individual

· Manages the provision of supportive services where applicable

· Helps the residents build informal support networks with other residents, family and friends

· Works with residents, families and outside agencies when need for a higher level of services has been identified

· Report any suspected cases of abuse, neglect or exploitation of a resident to appropriate agency

· Report problems of service provides to the appropriate agency

· May set up volunteer support programs with service organizations in the community

· Maintains accurate records and files in the most confidential manner

· Promotes and protects the rights of each resident

· Attends in-service training workshops and meetings as required

· Provides effective and courteous service to all residents, guests and co-workers

· Conducts work tasks safely and in compliance with the facility safety program

· Provides effective and courteous service to all residents, guests and co-workers

· Promotes and protects the rights of each resident

Qualifications:

· BA degree in social work or related program such as gerontology, psychology, or recreation therapy;

· 1 year of experience, preferably in a geriatric setting; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• San Luis Obispo, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person