Social Services/Admissions Coordinator, Full-Time at Providence Life Services

Description

Social Services/Admissions Coordinator, Full-Time for Tuesday - Saturday

Victorian Village, Homer Glen, IL

Providence Life Services offers Independent Living in apartments and town homes, as well as Assisted Living, Memory Support, short-term post-acute Rehab services, and long-term Skilled Nursing Care in our senior communities in Illinois, Indiana and Michigan.

Be a part of our new, exciting “small house concept” skilled nursing community located in Homer Glen, IL We are currently seeking a Social Services/Admissions Coordinator, Full-Time position. This is an excellent career opportunity for individuals who are truly passionate about providing care for the elderly!

Responsibilities:

• Work directly with the Director or Social Services to manage a caseload of 34 short-term and 20 long-term residents.
• Complete initial assessments to plan for each resident’s needs while they receive skilled nursing and therapy services, as well as upon discharge.
• Plan for safe discharge placement and coordinate continued services for each resident.
• Complete MDS assessments, care plans, and all necessary documentation.
• Promptly handle resident concerns and follow up with the resident/family.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team and care plan meetings.
• Assist with maintaining census.
• Respond to inquiries.
• Enter admitting patient information into Point Click Care.
• Obtain insurance authorization for admitting patients.
• Track incoming referrals through a CRM tracking tool.

Requirements

• Works closely with Administrator, Marketing Manager, and /or Clinical Assessment Coordinator.
• Must be able to read , write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must possess the ability to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care and maintaining a sound operation.
• Must be thoroughly familiar with the laws, regulations and guidelines governing the release of information.
• Must be able to maintain good personnel relations and employee morals.