Social Services Coordinator - Healthcare ​/ West Seattle, WA

Social Services Coordinator

Status:
Full Time

Schedule:

Tuesday
- Saturday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Wage: $29.00-$34.00 hourly DOE

Location:

Avamere Rehabilitation of Park West - 1703 California Avenue SW
- Seattle, WA 98116

• 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

• Prefer bachelor's degree in public health administration, social work or a related field
• Experience working with electronic medical records and computer documentation systems
• 1 year of experience in a skilled nursing facility or similar health care setting

• Health Insurance:
  Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Low individual and family deductible.
• 401 (k) Plan:
  After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO):
  Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA:
  Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
• Professional Development:
  Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
• Voluntary Benefits:
  Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.