Social Service Assistant- Novato - Novato Healthcare Center

Social Service Coordinator QUALIFICATIONS

Job Descriptions Manual
• A Bachelors Degree in Social Work or a human services field; and one year of supervised work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals.
In centers under 120 beds:
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Neat is appearance
• Good physical and mental health
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good administrative and organizational abilities
• KnowledgeofSocialResourcesintheCommunity
• DegreeinPsycho/SocialHealthareapreferred
Principal Responsibilities:
Social Service Coordinator CLINICAL/ADMINISTRATIVE
• Ensure the residents’ psychosocial and concrete needs are identified and met in accordance with federal, state and company requirements.
• Orient residents to the center.
• Discharge planning.
• Implement and update Resident Care Plan and Social History.
• Maintain records of outside referral.
• Assist in coordinating residents’ financial affairs.
• Communicate needs and plan of care to resident, families, responsible parties and appropriate staff.
• Participate in meetings, in-services and training as required.
• Meet with consultants as required
• Organize and Facilitate Family Council (Participate as requested by Council Members).
• Implement and maintain an ongoing Quality Measurement And Performance Improvement Program (QMPI)
• Assist with coordination of resident room moves.
CONSUMER SERVICE
• Presents professional image to consumers through dress, behavior and speech.
• Adheres to company standards for resolving consumer concerns.
• Ensures that all consumer/resident rights are protected.
• Organize and maintain a professional work setting