Social Services Coordinator

Social Services Coordinator

Status: Full Time

Shift: 8:00am - 4:30pm or 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday - Friday

Location: The Pearl at Kruse Way - 4550 Carman Dr.

Lake Oswego 97035 (503) 675-60

Employee Perks:


* Tuition assistance


* Access up to 50% of your net earned income before payday


* Career Development


* Employee assistance program featuring counseling services, financial coaching, free legal services, and more


* Generous employee referral program


* Paid time off/sick leave with annual rollover


* 401(k) retirement plan with employer match


* Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage

Avamere understands the importance of affordable and accessible healthcare for our team members and is very excited to partner with SEIU 503 and the Essential Worker Healthcare Trust to offer an excellent health insurance benefit plan at a significantly reduced cost to the employee.

Starting in 2023, our Full-Time Oregon team members will be able to participate in a PPO or HMO plan with deductibles as low as $800.00 with significantly reduced premium costs.

Employees will be eligible to start using their benefits within their first month of hire - no 60 day waiting period! Vision, Dental, STD, LTD, AD&D, and other benefits are available for enrollment as well

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.

Please Note: Effective Oct.

18, 2021, all Avamere employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have an approved medical or religious exception.

If you are hired by Avamere after Oct.

18, 2021, you will need to be fully vaccinated (or obtain an approved exemption) prior to starting work and need to provide proof...