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Job description
Social Services Coordinator
Status: Full-Time
Schedule: Days
Location: Avamere Rehab of Newport, 835 SW 11th St, Newport, OR 97365
The Social Services Coordinator works under the supervision of the Social Services Director and in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, as well as Avamere's established policies and procedures, to ensure that the medically related emotional, mental, and psychosocial needs of the residents are met. Additionally, the Social Services Coordinator acts as a liaison between the resident/family and community partners, providers, and payors to ensure safe discharge planning and continuation of care.
Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities
Identifies residents' emotional, mental, and psychosocial needs and ensures that comprehensive care plans are in place and up to date
Works with the Social Services Director and interdisciplinary team to identify discharge plans, barriers, and needs to effectively coordinate a safe discharge from the facility
Communicates with residents, families, community providers and programs, and any other parties, on a consistent and timely basis
Acts as the resident advocate by ensuring that their resident rights are upheld and that all parties are acting in the best interest of the resident
Coordinates with community support services such as home health, hospice, and durable medical services to ensure that residents have the supports and services they need post-discharge
Arranges for provision of ancillary services for residents while they are in the facility including transportation to/from ancillary appointments
Coordinates and conducts regular care conferences with residents and families as well as other meetings as needed
Monitors residents' mood and behaviors, creates behavioral care plans as appropriate, and assists residents in seeking mental health supports and services if needed
Works with insurance companies and other payors to ensure payment for skilled nursing and/or long-term care services and issues non-coverage notices on behalf of Medicare and insurance companies
Assists residents and families in applying for Medicaid services, including spend downs
Assists residents and families in finding appropriate placement in outside facilities following discharge from Avamere facilities
Acts as the point person and record keeper for grievance and lost items
Assists residents in obtaining clothing and other personal items as needed
Participates in facility quality assurance program and other meetings as required
Performs other duties as assigned
Worksite address
newport, OR, 97365, US
Who can apply
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