Social Services Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Social Services Coordinator | Olympic View Post Acute | $83,200 – $114,400/year

Do you want your work to shape how residents and families experience one of the biggest transitions of their lives? Olympic View Post Acute is looking for a Social Services Coordinator to be the trusted advocate for our residents, guiding them and their families from admission through discharge with compassion and clear communication.

What You'll Do

• Support the admission process by meeting with prospective residents, families, and responsible parties

• Complete the Social Service Assessment, Discharge Planning, and MDS sections in our EMR within seven days of admission, and keep progress notes current at least quarterly

• Build and document care plans with clear, measurable goals for each resident's social service needs

• Guide discharge planning, including placement, home health services, and transportation

• Help residents and families with benefits and financial or legal matters, such as Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, VA benefits, and funeral preplanning referrals

• Keep families informed about changes in health, goals, and discharge plans, and encourage their participation in care planning

• Support residents in making their own health care decisions, including advance directives and who they want involved

• Provide or arrange counseling services and support residents who are grieving

• Coordinate referrals to outside agencies and obtain adaptive equipment, clothing, and personal items

• Explore alternatives to drug therapy and restraints by assessing each resident's needs

• Supervise Social Services Assistant(s) and coach staff on supporting each resident's individual needs and preferences

• Help resolve grievances raised by residents, families, or the ombudsman

• Participate in interdisciplinary care plan conferences, Resident and Family Group meetings, QA programs, and facility committees

• Lead one in-service annually and attend staff meetings and trainings

• Protect resident confidentiality and follow infection control and safety policies

Why Work Here

• Competitive salary: $83,200 – $114,400/year

• A role with real influence on resident dignity, choice, and quality of life

• A collaborative interdisciplinary team that values the social services voice in care planning

• Opportunity to lead, mentor, and grow within a skilled nursing environment

What We Offer:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• PTO

• Competitive compensation package

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

• A supportive and collaborative work environment

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in social work or a related human services field

• 1+ year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting, working directly with individuals

• Current Social Services certification or licensure as required for this role

• Experience documenting in an electronic medical record, plus basic computer skills (online applications, Word, and Excel)

• Strong communication skills for working with residents, families, staff, and outside agencies

• Ability to read, speak, and understand English

Not sure you check every box? If you have the healthcare social work experience and a heart for advocacy, we'd love to hear from you.

Ready to make a real difference for residents and families? Apply now to join the Olympic View Post Acute team!

Olympic View Post Acute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.