Social Services Coordinator - Avamere at Pacific Ridge

Social Services Coordinator

Status: Full Time

Wage: $25 - $30/hour - depending on experience

Location: Avamere at Pacific Ridge - 3625 East B St.

Tacoma, WA 98404

Apply at Teamavamere.com

Employee Perks:

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:


* Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.

Low individual and family deductible.


* 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.


* Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.


* EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.


* Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.


* Generous employee referral bonus program.


* Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).


* Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.


* Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

Responsibilities:


* Develop assessments and written plans of care to identify the needs of each resident.


* Ensure that all components of the care plan are being followed by reviewing MDS's and nurses' notes and attending meetings.


* Effectively communicate information concerning a patient's condition with other departments and government agencies.


* Participate in the discharge planning, providing information to residents and families of programs available.


* Seek out new methods and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures based on current federal and state regulations.


* Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.

Qualifications:


* Bachelor's Degree in Social Services, Master's Degree preferred.


* 2 - 5 years' experience in social services in a Skilled Nursing or similar health care setting preferred.


* Knowledgeable of the rules, regulations and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities.


* Understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurances.


* Excellent oral and written communication.


* Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.


* Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify