Social Services Coordinator

Colavria Hospitality • Edgewater, CO

343d • $20 - $25

About The Position

WestLake Care Community is a 70-bed long-term care community that is nestled in the heart of the vibrant Sloan's Lake neighborhood in Lakewood. We are proud to be a 5-star community and recently received the 2019 Silver National Quality Award by the American Health Care Association! Our Mission is "Our Home is a Place Where Relationships Matter." Don't miss your chance to be a part of a locally owned company with a great culture! We are proudly managed by Colavria Hospitality, a local, family-owned company specializing in assisted living, rehabilitation, and long-term care in the greater Denver area. Our Mission: Provide an atmosphere that promotes comfort in care, safe healing and a dedication to maintaining the individuality and pride of our residents. Our Values: Compassion, Communication, Dependability, Teamwork, Critical Thinker.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Human Services field strongly desired.
• A strong desire and passion to work with people that are unwell, disabled, or living with dementia.
• Basic understanding of how to support those living with mental health, alcohol/drug addiction, post-traumatic injuries, physical disabilities, and dementia.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in social services or related field.
• Knowledge of community resources and support systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Social Services in your assigned neighborhood.
• Promote and enhance relationships between residents, their families and the support systems and resources inside or outside the community.
• Develop one-to-one relationships with residents and families as needed for support.
• Refer residents to social, health, mental health, and community agencies and ensure documentation is in the resident's chart regarding the results of referrals.
• Coordinate family and community resources upon discharge to solve financial needs and promote emotional security.
• Educate residents, families, and employees concerning resident rights.
• Utilize the PETI Program and other community resources to ensure eligible residents receive glasses, dentures and other services.
• Participate in the theft/loss program as well as formal and informal grievance procedures.
• Complete discharge planning and transfers in accordance with discharge policy.
• Complete Social Services portion of the resident's MDS within required timeline.
• Complete a social history of a resident within state required timeline.
• Document relevant interactions with residents and/or families in resident chart as required by state standards.
• Involvement in pharma and non-pharma interventions and behavior tracking.
• Make planned one-to-one visits with residents and document progress in chart.
• Assist in the development and implementation of relevant policies and procedures.
• Follow through with PaSSRR recommendations.
• Assist residents to find meaningful work and a sense of purpose in the community.
• Develop the social care component of the Care Plan for each resident.
• Ensure resident and staff participation in their care plan.
• Collaborate with Residents and staff to develop non-pharmalogical interventions.
• Support residents and families in dealing with feelings about death or dying and other emotional, mental, environmental or physical limitations.
• Provide resources inside and outside of the community; working knowledge of advanced directives and palliative care.
• Collaborate with nursing to ensure the proper care of residents.
• Act as a liaison with social, health and community agencies.
• Investigate all reports of potential abuse and neglect.
• Be familiar with disaster planning policies and procedure.
• Comply with HIPAA and Confidentiality policy at all times.
• Promptly report any occurrences or potential abuse immediately.
• Approach all encounters with residents, guests, and employees in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
• Maintain regular attendance as required.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform and nametag when working.
• Comply at all times with the standards, policies, and regulations to encourage productive, safe, and efficient community operations.
• Attend in-service education, care conferences, and meetings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay range of $20.00-$25.00/hr.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees