Social Services Coordinator, Long Term Care (LTC)Sanford Health

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Facility: Vermillion Care Center
Location: Vermillion, SD
Address: 125 S Walker St, Vermillion, SD 57069, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $17.50 - $25.50

Job Summary

Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team in providing assistance with activities, social, emotional and economic concerns of the resident and family, thus enabling them to achieve or maintain an optimal level of functioning. Utilizes appropriate age-related resident care protocols relating to the physical and psychological needs of adult and geriatric patients/residents. Works closely with additional interdisciplinary team to achieve sound and timely outcomes. May formulate care plans. Facilitates care conferences. Investigates grievances. Completes assessments as assigned. Aligns resources. Possesses a working knowledge of the principles of teamwork and knowledge regarding the impact of illness on the resident/family. Exhibits knowledge and clinical experience in the psychosocial and economic management of problems commonly occurring with an illness. Displays ability to work with growth and development needs of all patient/resident populations. Possesses skill proficiency in verbal and written communication as well as establishing rapport with residents, families and the healthcare team and community. Demonstrates critical thinking skills for independent judgement as well as for active participation with the healthcare team and community agencies.

Qualifications

Minimum high school graduate or equivalent required.

Prior experience in long term care, social services or human services preferred.

Based on location, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required within six months of hire.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0277077
Job Function: Care Coordination
Featured: No