Social Services Program Coordinator - Elm Terrace Gardens (CCRC)

Job Description

Job Description

Social Services Program Coordinator

Medically Related (working with Residents and their Families)

Elm Terrace Gardens - CCRC

Lansdale, PA

(Full Time, Permanent Opportunity)

Elm Terrace Gardens is a not-for-profit, Life Plan Community (also known as Continuing Care Retirement Community) open to people of all faiths.

Residents at Elm Terrace benefit from an active retirement lifestyle full of choice and daily opportunities to be engaged.

From beautiful apartment homes and friendly neighbors with whom to socialize to delicious dining services and a membership to the local YMCA, Elm Terrace offers a lifestyle that helps residents live better!

In fact, two recent studies found that seniors who live in Life Plan Communities are more satisfied in their daily lives and are healthier and happier than those seniors who remain in their own homes!

We are seeking an experienced Social Services Program Coordinator to join our Team!

Purpose of the Social Services Program Coordinator:

To plan, develop, organize, and direct a medically related Social Services Program for Elm Terrace Gardens residents per the following:

(1) According to applicable current federal, state, and local regulations and standards and as may be directed by the Nursing Home Administrator

(2) According to the mission of Elm Terrace Gardens to promote and maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident. and to prevent the occurrence or progression of personal and social problems.

Resident Assessment & Review Functions - Duties:

Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Care Team to address the Social Service sections of the MDS and care plan that has been developed.

Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Care Team to address resident and family concerns and to get information to write an adequate quarterly note.

Participate as a member of the Quality Assurance program, and as a member of other committees or groups as may be directed for the purpose of identifying and evaluating the physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of resident

Attend Quality Assurance Committee meetings, care conferences, resident council meetings and such other sessions as directed by the Nursing Home Administrator.

Coordinate care conference schedules with residents and resident families or responsible parties.

Conduct social services assessments of new residents, reassessments of current residents, and discharge planning in accordance with documentation and time-frame requirements, including the Minimum Data Set, individual care plans, and discharge forms.

Assist with addressing behavioral problems through 1:1 visits and document these visits thoroughly.

Maintain social service records and make appropriate and specific entries in each resident's medical records.

Ensure that other necessary forms and reports are properly completed, and that entries and reports contain informative descriptions of services provided.

Complete all required documentation in a timely fashion according to federal and state guidelines and facility policy.

Observe and promptly report to the nursing staff changes in resident behavior or condition, especially symptoms or appearances of depression, anxiety, withdrawal, or aggression; immediately document these changes in the Social Services section of the medical chart.

Develop and maintain a rapport with Facility services, residents, staff, and consultants, families, and support agencies to ensure an effective program of care and quality of life for residents.

Qualifications required:

Must possess a baccalaureate or graduate degree in an accredited social work or human services program which is also approved according to current state and federal regulation; and

Must have a minimum of two (2+) years of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals

Must possess the ability to speak to and be understood by residents and staff, and demonstrate the ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions

Must possess an agreeable and helpful attitude toward senior adults

Must have prior experience with developing and managing Social Service Programs in a CCRC, or related setting.

Salary, plus full benefits