Lead Social Services Coordinator, Long Term Care (LTC)

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Lead Social Services Coordinator, Long Term Care (LTC)

West Union, IA
Posted 1 week ago

About the job

Sanford Health is a leading rural health system in the US, focusing on transforming healthcare. This role provides social, emotional, and economic support to residents in a 70-bed skilled nursing facility, fostering compassionate, team-based care.

Requirements

  • Prior experience in long-term care
  • Social services or human services background
  • Associate degree in related field
  • State certification in Social Services

Qualifications

  • Associate degree in Human Services
  • Experience with elderly residents
  • Strong communication skills
  • Knowledge of psychosocial management

Full job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.





Work Shift:

8 Hours - Varied Shifts (United States of America)



Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40



Compensation:

Starting Rate: $19.00 - $30.50





Union Position:

No



Department Details

This 70-bed skilled nursing facility is built on a family-oriented culture focused on providing loving, compassionate care to its residents. Team members are dedicated to supporting one another and creating a welcoming environment where residents feel at home. Leadership is actively involved and leads by example, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and respect. The facility values caring relationships, employee engagement, and a commitment to delivering high-quality resident care.Apply now and be part of something special! Together, let's Grow The Good in our community.

Summary

Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team in providing assistance with activities, social, emotional and economic concerns of the resident and family, thus enabling them to achieve or maintain an optimal level of functioning.

Job Description

Utilizes appropriate age-related resident care protocols relating to the physical and psychological needs of adult and geriatric patients/residents. Works closely with additional interdisciplinary team to achieve sound and timely outcomes. Formulates care plans. Facilitates care conferences. Investigates grievances. Completes assessments. Aligns resources. Possesses a working knowledge of the principles of teamwork and knowledge regarding the impact of illness on the resident/family. Exhibits knowledge and clinical experience in the psychosocial and economic management of problems commonly occurring with an illness. Displays ability to work with growth and development needs of all patient/resident populations. Possesses skill proficiency in verbal and written communication as well as establishing rapport with residents, families and the healthcare team and community. Demonstrates critical thinking skills for independent judgement as well as for active participation with the healthcare team and community agencies.

Qualifications

Associate degree in Human Services, Social Work, or medical field required.

Prior experience in long term care, social services or human services required.

Must meet state certification requirements for Social Services.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. 


If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.

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