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Avamere Health Services, LLC Social Services Assistant in Queen Anne, Washington
Description Social Services Coordinator Wage: $26-$32/hour - depending on experience Location: Avamere Rehabilitation of Park West - 1703 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116 The primary purpose of this position is to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of our facility's Social Services Department to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met and maintained. 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. Assist in preparing and planning the department's annual budget, and maintain throughout the year. Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment. Qualifications: Associates Degree in Social Work. Minimum of 1 year of Social Work experience in a healthcare setting Knowledgeable of the rules, regulations and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities. Understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, Kaiser and private insurances. Excellent oral and written communication. Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines. Avamere Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Qualifications Education Bachelors (preferred) Avamere Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer