About Job

Social Service Coordinator, Marjorie P. Lee

Are you looking for a great culture, reasonable ratios, and an opportunity to grow with an organization? Episcopal Retirement Services has been voted one of Cincinnati's TOP EMPLOYERS for 16 years running and we are hiring passionate professionals. To learn more about ERS and our award-winning culture: https://youtu.be/3jEMW29lmCs

When you love what you do, it shows!

Episcopal Retirement Services has an award-winning culture and a robust mix of available benefits and perks that may include:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
Generous PTO
Health Savings Account
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
403B
Discounted Meals
Internal Promotions
PayActiv
Tickets at Work
Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program

Minimum Qualifications:

Possesses, at a minimum, an Associate’s Degree. A bachelor’s degree from an approved school of Social Work and licensed in the State of Ohio would be of benefit.
Two years of experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals preferred.
Is able to read, write, and communicate effectively the English language; has sight/hearing senses or uses prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
Is able and willing to work independently with flexibility and integrity, as well as effectively and harmoniously with team members, residents, family members, support agencies, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
Possesses leadership ability and is able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Has patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
Is able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the Community.
Must be fully up-to-date with required vaccinations.

As a Social Service Coordinator you can expect to:

Is responsible for completing and maintaining documentation which meets ERS, federal, state and local regulations, (i.e. resident comprehensive assessment, progress notes, plan of care, resident rights, advanced directives, MDS/RAP’s, CAA’s PASRR, and etc.).
Refers residents/families to appropriate social service agencies when ERS does not provide the services.
Assists residents/families to resolve social and environmental challenges including but not limited to financial needs, including providing information on Medicare/Medicaid, discharge planning, challenges related to clothing and possessions, transportation needs, relationship difficulties. Provides information and refers to internal or community resources as needed.
Advocates for residents and families with regard to concerns, needs or problems, including assisting residents/families with anxieties and stress caused by illness and admission to the Community, difficulties in coping with residual physical and/or cognitive disabilities, fears related to helplessness and death and the need for institutional and/or specialized care.
Participates in planning, development, and implementation of care plans and resident assessments as necessary.
Schedules and facilitates care conferences in accordance with required regulations and as needed; participates in resident reviews and level of living meetings..
Assists in the coordination of admissions, room moves, transfers, and discharges; completes transfer and discharge notifications for assigned residents in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
Schedules and leads monthly resident council meetings for assigned nursing households and documents meeting notes following each meeting. Shares feedback with managers on topics discussed during meetings.
Develops/facilitates structured groups/individual counseling as needed.
Assists in reviews of complaints and grievances made by the resident/family and makes a written/oral report to the Administrator or designee, indicating what actions were taken to resolve the complaint or grievance. Facilitates grievance committee.
Works with residents to sign up for specialist visits such as podiatry, audiology, optometry, psychology, and psychiatry for the community and coordinates these visits with the providers.
Assists in the development, administration and coordination of department policies and procedures.
Participates in community planning related to the interests of the Community and the services and needs of the residents and families.
Attends and participates in continuing educational programs designed to keep current with changes in social services, as well as to maintain your license in an active status.
Participates in resident/family council meetings as requested and provides support services to such councils.
Keeps abreast of current federal, state, and local regulations, as well as professional standards and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures.
Serves and/or leads various committees of the Community as directed.
Speaks at civic functions and organizational meetings as required or invited.
Works with the Community consultants as necessary and implements recommended changes as required.

If you desire joining a team that will value you, APPLY today! Immediate consideration is given to qualified applicants. We look forward to speaking with you!

Episcopal Retirement Services is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

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