Social Services Coordinator
Company: SKLD Plymouth
Location: Plymouth
Posted on: September 26, 2024
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Job Description:
Description: Principal Duties and Responsibilities:--
Responsible for keeping up-to-date evaluation documentation on each
Resident's activities at the facility which complies with Federal,
State, and Local regulations.-- Attends scheduled care conferences
and identifies and interprets psychosocial needs of Residents for
inclusion in the care plan, addressing issues of schedule,
treatment and environment that express and reinforce individuality
and identity. -- Assists with the coordination, intake, admission,
and Resident transfer within the facility. -- Coordinates the
inspection of Resident's belongings to ensure they are properly
labeled and inventoried.-- Attends Interdisciplinary Team and Unit
Care conferences, Assesses Residents for psychosocial groups, and
supervises implementation and documentation.-- Mediates issues that
arise among Residents, families, and staff. -- Ensure completion of
any required components of DPOA or guardianship paperwork.--
Coordinates services with psychiatric providers-- Coordinates
services with OBRA-- Provides linkage with appropriate community
resources by maintaining knowledge of other systems, making
referrals, and identifying unmet needs (e.g., recreational
transportation, adaptive phone equipment, etc.) -- Develops a
comprehensive discharge plan in collaboration with Residents,
Residents' families, multidisciplinary staff, and referral
agencies. -- Provides informal counseling when needed to uncover
any problems which might interfere with the Residents'
socialization and participation in activities.-- Establishes,
develops, maintains and updates filing system for the Social
Services Department.-- Responsible for operating the Social
Services Department within budgetary guidelines and limitations. --
Regular and reliable Attendance.-- Reports all hazardous
conditions, damaged equipment, and supply issues to appropriate
persons.-- Assure that established infection control and standard
precaution practices are always maintained. Follow established
safety precautions when performing tasks and using equipment and
supplies.-- Maintains the comfort, privacy and dignity of Residents
and interacts with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect
and promotes a caring environment.-- Communicates and interacts
effectively and tactfully with Residents, visitors, families,
peers, and supervisors.-- Answers and responds to call lights
promptly and courteously when working in Resident care areas.--
Reports all Resident concerns to the appropriate department head.--
Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as
directed. Attends in-service and education programs.-- Understands
Infection Control and follows the Company's Infection Control
guidelines, such as hand washing principles, understanding of
isolation and standard precautions, recognizing signs and symptoms
of infection, demonstrating, and understanding of the process for
identifying and handling infectious waste and cross contamination,
maintaining personal hygiene, and complying with OSHA standards in
the workplace.-- Promotes and Protects Resident Rights by assisting
Residents to make informed decisions, treating Residents with
dignity and respect, protecting Residents' personal belongings,
reporting suspected abuse or neglect, avoiding the need for
physical restraints in accordance with current professional
standards; and supporting independent expression, choice and
decision-making consistent with applicable laws and
regulations.Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements:
Education, Training, and Experience: -- Strongly prefer a degree in
gerontology or a related field and at least one year of experience
in a social services program for the elderly or related
field.Specific skills, knowledge, and abilities:-- Requires
knowledge of the skills necessary to conduct and evaluate
assessments of the social and economic aspects of resident care and
to identify and evaluate changes in mood and behavior, which affect
their lives. -- Requires a working knowledge of the skills
necessary to provide continuity in and coordination of Resident
care. -- Must have knowledge of community agencies and other
resources for making referrals for family and Resident problems. --
Basic business computer knowledge required.-- Requires ability to
communicate effectively with staff, Residents, and families. Must
be able to plan, implement and work with only minimal direct
supervision. -- Must be able to write clearly and concisely in
preparation of social histories and care plans. -- Must be a good
listener and be able to display understanding and a helpful
attitude toward the problems and concerns of the Residents with
terminal illnesses and their families and others.-- Requires valid
driver's license and reliable transportation to be able to attend
court hearings and meetings at off-site locations as scheduled.
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Keywords: SKLD Plymouth, Redford , Social Services Coordinator, Other , Plymouth, Michigan
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