Social Services Coordinator - Avamere Issaquah

$52,000 - $58,240/Yr

Avamere Health Services - Issaquah, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Issaquah, WA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Social Services Coordinator at Avamere Rehabilitation of Issaquah is responsible for developing assessments and care plans for residents, ensuring compliance with care protocols, and facilitating communication between departments and external agencies. This full-time position emphasizes the importance of understanding healthcare regulations and providing support to residents and their families during discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop assessments and written plans of care to identify the needs of each resident.
• Ensure that all components of the care plan are being followed by reviewing MDS's and nurses' notes and attending meetings.
• Effectively communicate information concerning a patient's condition with other departments and government agencies.
• Participate in the discharge planning, providing information to residents and families of programs available.
• Seek out new methods and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures based on current federal and state regulations.

Requirements

• 2 - 5 years' experience in social services in a Skilled Nursing or similar health care setting.
• Knowledgeable of the rules, regulations and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities.
• Understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurances.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Benefits

• Tuition assistance
• Mentorship opportunities & Career development
• Employee assistance program featuring counseling services, financial coaching, free legal services and more
• Generous employee referral program
• Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually)
• 401K retirement plan with employer match
• Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage
• Access up to 50% of your net earned income before payday