Social Services Coordinator - Avamere Rehab of Newport, OR en Avamere Rehab of Newport

Social Services Coordinator

Status: Full-Time 

Days, Business Hours

Location: Avamere Rehab of Newport, 835 SW 11th St, Newport, OR 97365

Apply at www.teamavamere.com

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.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English fluently 
• Must have an active CPR/BLS certification
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

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