Social Services Coordinator

Social Services Coordinator

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services.

Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services.

Position Summary:

Under the direction and guidance of the Administrator, the Social Services Coordinator assures the meeting of each resident's medically-related social services needs through the process of assessment, interdisciplinary care planning, implementation of services and evaluation; based on the National Association of Social Services Coordinators Code of Ethics. He/she promotes each resident's ability to exercise their rights through education and advocacy. The position is responsible for working with the Administrator in developing policies and procedures, and managing the social service needs of the facility's residents.

The Social Services Coordinator must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the residents served, knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, and be able to identify and categorize each resident's age-specific grouping of needs. The Social Services Coordinator develops, implements, and manages Resident recreational activities both in and outside of the facility.

Duties and Responsibilities:

As a mission-driven organization, the core values of, and the services offered at Sea Mar are based on the belief that everyone deserves to be respectfully treated in a way that preserves dignity and enhances self-worth. Sea Mar is an advocate for its clients and aims to achieve industry-leading, client-centered, culturally-aware services. Sea Mar employees serve as an extension of this mission and demonstrate their commitment to an excellent client experience by:
Understanding and empathizing with client needs Surpassing client expectations Demonstrating a high level of integrity Exhibiting compassion and commitment Advocating for social justice Taking pride in individual work as well as that of the team Continually learning to stay current with industry standards, best practices and technology

Job Description:

As a Sea Mar employee, the individual in this position commits to adherence to these values to their utmost ability and endeavors to strengthen and embody this mission daily. Essential duties and responsibilities include resident resource development, responding to referrals, and working with the interdisciplinary team in arranging for resident evaluation, admission, intake and the orientation process. The Social Services Coordinator will work with the Administrator in for developing social work policies and procedures, and managing the social service needs of residents, as noted above.

She/he will assist in the management of resident benefits and completion of evaluations and reviews of resident care, complete psycho-social assessments in compliance with facility and government regulations, implement discharge planning with the residents, participate in care planning meetings and mental health consultations; provide crisis intervention and grief therapy and support to families, link residents and families to agencies and support and socialization groups to enhance relationships among residents and encourage individual participation by residents in their health care planning and process.

Incumbent must demonstrate understanding, respect and appreciation for diversity and have an understanding of community system, and demonstrate understanding of the cultural issues impacting communities of color. With active resident participation, the Social Services Coordinator will also coordinate facility activities to meet the recreational needs…