Social Services Coordinator

Responsible for planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the Social Service Department in accordance with current existing federal, state and Brookdale standards.Ensures the residents psychosocial concrete needs are identified and met in accordance with federal, state, and Brookdale requirements.Meets with administration, medical and nursing staff, and other related departments in planning social services, as directed.

Involves the resident/family in planning social service programs when possible.Interviews residents/families as necessary and in a private setting.

Obtains information concerning the residents personal and family problems, past illnesses, etc.

Provides consultation to members of our staff, community agencies, etc., in efforts to solve the needs and problems of the resident through the development of social service programs.Provides information to resident/families as to Medicare/Medicaid, and other financial assistance programs available to the resident.

Participates in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family.Plans residents discharge.Develops and implements social care plans and resident assessments.Maintains records of outside referrals.Communicates needs and plan of care to resident, families, responsible parties, and appropriate staff.Assists in coordinating residents financial affairs.Assists with coordination of resident room moves.This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position.

It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities.

An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.Voted by Newsweek in 2024 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for DiversityEarly Access to Paycheck with Earned Wage Access is available for Hourly Associates (outside of CA)Make Lives Better Including Your Own.If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! Youll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness.

We recently completed a total property remodel and provide free covered parking for our associates.Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.

Additional benefits offered include, but are not limited to:Tuition ReimbursementPet InsuranceAdoption Reimbursement BenefitsVariety of Associate DiscountsVeterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S.

citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.