Social Services Advisor
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| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Lacey, Washington |
About this job
This position provides social services support to the residents in Panorama Independent Living, collaborating with residents and their families as well as other interdisciplinary teams to ensure the emotional and social needs of residents are met and maintained. This position provides assistance for residents to achieve goals of independent living and navigating the continuum of care.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIREMENTS:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide education and consultation to Independent Living residents and families on available services and community resources that help support resident's goals, health and wellbeing.
- Educate, assess and assist Independent Living residents with transitions of care to Panorama's Assisted Living and Convalescent and Rehabilitation. Act as advocate and liaison for residents.
- Appropriately assess and respond to a variety of referrals and crises.
- Maintain professional, confidential and timely progress notes of services provided to residents.
- Attend care conferences in the Convalescent and Rehabilitation Center and follow-up on residents discharged home from care facilities.
- Collaborate with Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Convalescent and Rehabilitation staff to coordinate services to Panorama residents between levels of care.
- Facilitate monthly support group meetings for Panorama residents (i.e. grief and loss, caregiver, dementia, etc.).
- Develop, present and participate in psycho educational webinars and forums on various topics related to aging.
- Represent the department to the Benevolent Fund, New Resident Orientations, District Meetings, forums and PCTV, upon invitation.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Gerontology or related field required. Master's degree preferred.
- Relevant experience including working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, LTC insurance, and supportive services (Memory Care options, Home Health Services, In-home care services, etc.)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office required
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Full-time Jobs Part-time Jobs Posting ID: 933524286 Posted: 2024-04-30 Job Title: Advisor
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