SOCIAL SERVICES COORDINATOR - LIBERTY COMMONS OF ALAMANCE COUNTY

Company: Liberty Health
Location: Burlington
Posted on: March 20, 2026

Job Description:

SOCIAL SERVICES COORDINATOR - LIBERTY COMMONS OF ALAMANCE COUNTY Liberty Cares With Compassion At Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services, we promote a challenging, but rewarding opportunity in a caring environment. We are currently seeking an experienced: SOCIAL SERVICES COORDINATOR Job Summary: - Demonstrates leadership skills by planning and instituting new and innovative ideas and programs in harmony with the overall program of the Facility. - Receives inquiries of prospective residents and maintains records of inquiry. - Interviews patients or family members of residents when application for admission is made. - Explains cost of care involved in appropriate level of care as determined or required by the admitting physician. - Gives appropriate forms necessary to request adequate medical and social information, which will be returned for review. - Works as liaison between families and hospital discharge planners, social service agencies, and physicians. - When appropriate bed is available and all records are in order, gives notice of time patient admission in line with admitting time in Facility policies. - Notifies the family of approval for admission, the room number and time of expected arrival of the patient. - Notifies all appropriate departments of admission. - Greets patient and family at the door. Assists family and patient in settling in room as needed. - Completes cover sheet of MDS form. - Chairs the Admission Conference/MDS meeting for new admissions. - Holds patient-family conferences as deemed appropriate. - Attends and participates in required meetings. - Assists families or residents with discharge placement and discharge information as needed. Maintains list of community resources. - Receives complaints from residents or families investigates and reports to the Department Director. - Receives and reviews change of room requests. Notifies appropriate departments of room changes. - Refers all residents or families to the appropriate agency or resource if service cannot be met within the Facility. - Works closely with Unit Directors/RN Supervisors, administrative nursing and other Social Workers (if applicable) for input regarding admissions and room changes. - Writes correspondence as necessary following established correspondence procedures - Monitors to assure appropriate sections on MDS completed within 14 days of patient admission. Monitors through Quality Assurance monitors per calendar. - Assures that Social work progress notes and electronic assessments completed according to documentation policies. - Assures that Social Worker meets residents’ social needs through scheduled periodic visits. - Assists with Family Council, providing topics for discussion, offering support, etc. May be required to conduct resident council. - Receives notification of residents on which there are notes precautions regarding a resident’s precautionary condition and follows Facility procedure. - Participates in Quality Assurance committee by performing monitors and reporting to the Q.A. Committee. - Meets with Social Workers (if applicable) on a monthly basis to receive concerns, and/or suggestions to improve department. Reports concerns, solutions and suggestions to Department Director. - Encourages department in a professional manner keeping Facility objectives in focus. - Assists in providing annual services to staff. - In case of fire or fire drill - Shut off all electrical equipment. - Shut doors. - Report to Nurses Station for further instruction. - Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: - Must be a high school graduate. Must have one year of experience in the health care or long-term care field or have an equivalent combination of education and experience. - Must be willing to work and cooperate with other employees. - Must be able to problem-solve. - Must be able to work well under pressure. - Demonstrates neat appearance and good personal hygiene. - Wears appropriate business attire. - Must read, know and follow personnel, department, and Facility policies. - Must be knowledgeable of local, state and federal regulations as relates to social needs of patients. - Runs errands as necessary. - On occasion, may assist with transporting patients to doctor's appointments. (This could be driving a van or car or riding with and staying with the patient). - Must have a valid driver's license. Visit www.libertyhealthcareandrehab.com for more information. Background checks/drug-free workplace. EOE. PI753f20088144-36205-39984201

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