Social Services Designee (non - licensed)

Social Services Designee

Handles pressure, objectivity, confidentiality, organization, planning, reporting skills, persistence, proactive, listening, verbal communication, and resident and their family relationships.

Key Responsibilities

1. Coordinate and manage discharge planning
2. Complete resident assessments and related documentation
3. Schedule and coordinate care conferences
4. Participate in MDS-related processes
5. Communicate clearly and compassionately with residents and families
6. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support resident needs
7. Maintain accurate, timely documentation

Qualifications

• Previous social services experience in a nursing home required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required
• Experience with PointClickCare required

Ability to read technical procedures.

Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.

Ability to solve practical problems.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and/or walking very frequently. Sitting occasionally. Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently. Talking and/or hearing very frequently. Tasting and/or smelling very frequently. Lifting up to 25 pounds frequently. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching occasionally.

Additional Information

Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.