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AHD Social Services Coordinator-SS

Alameda Health System • Alameda, CA • 1h ago

Alameda, CA

South Shore

AHD South Shore

Part Time - Day

Allied Health

$33.13 - $55.22

Req #:43947-32687

FTE:0.5

Posted:Today

Summary

SUMMARY: The AHD Social Services Coordinator assists in the planning, developing, organizing implementing, evaluating and directing social service programs under the supervision of a Medical Social Worker, in accordance with existing federal, state and local requirements, as well as hospital policies and procedures to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

Actively attempts to solve minor problems as they pertain to Social Service functions and makes referrals as necessary. Protects patients from abuse and reports identified incidents.

Assures appropriate referrals and coordinates resident visits both inside and outside of the facility to other allied health practitioners. Assists in obtaining referrals and services to other outside entities and any transportation requirements.

Attends quarterly family conferences and documents appropriately in the medical record including the plan of care as it relates to the patient's physical emotional needs..Communicates changes in patient's condition, needs and discharge plan to the healthcare team. Attends interdisciplinary team meetings to assist staff in understanding the social service needs of the patient/residents.

Documents interviews, evaluations, assessments and discharge or care planning activities in a timely manner as they pertain to the treatment plan. Maintains confidentiality of all patient care information and adheres to the hospital's privacy policy.

Follows up on healthcare decision making documentation on admission and if not available assists patient in determining how they would like healthcare decisions to be made.

Participates in preadmission evaluations for patients as appropriate.

Participates in quality improvement activities related to social services by identifying opportunities for improvement and suggesting areas for protocol or process changes.

Participates in the discharge planning process, whether to another facility or home and assists with transfer arrangements. Provides community resource information as part of the discharge plan (i.e. Meals on Wheels, etc.).

Performs complete and accurate psychosocial assessments on admission and throughout the residents stay identifying patient needs and developing the plan of care.

10.Provides Social Service support to the patient and family including grief support and crisis intervention and makes appropriate referrals for behavioral issues or other acute and/or chronic disabling conditions. Demonstrates ability to explain options/resources in a clear, organized manner enabling patients and family to make informed decisions and be involved in their care.

Reviews monthly the use of psychotropics or restraints and works with the healthcare team to reduce their use.

Tracks and completes TAR submission requirements and submits them timely.

Understands the required elements of the MDS section relating to social services and accurately and completely records assessments in a timely manner (sections AA, AB, AC and A for new admissions).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Education: Bachelors of Science in social service or gerontology or relatedfield

Minimum Experience: Minimum of two years or progressive social service experience; one year in a skilled nursing setting preferred.

Preferred Licenses/Certification: Licensed Clinical Social Worker(LCSW).

Required Licenses/Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).

Pay Range $33.13 - $55.22

The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program

Alameda Health System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military background.

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