Geriatrics Social Services Coordinator
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Job Location:
Seattle, OR - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 34 - 42
Posted on:
01-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Pay Range: $34.89 - $42.99 / hour
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Make a meaningful impact every day at Horizon House by helping older adults live safely independently and with dignity. As our Geriatrics Social Services Coordinator youll have a key role in enhancing the well-being and quality of life for our residents with compassionate care coordination and community-building.
This position requires a bachelors degree in social work with direct and recent geriatrics experience OR five (5) years of experience as a Certified Geriatric Case Manager.
In this vital position you will coordinate assessments planning and access to services ensuring residents receive the support they need to thrive. Working closely with cross-functional teams youll help residents meet Conditions of Occupancy while fostering a strong sense of community. If you are driven by values such as Caring Collaboration and Integrity and want to make a meaningful impact we invite you to apply.
Duties Included but not limited to:
- Welcome and orient new residents introducing community services and safety measures.
- Assess resident needs and coordinate internal and external support services (e.g. home care hospice mental health).
- Maintain and manage essential documents such as Physicians Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA) and Vial of Life.
- Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration to support resident well-being and safety.
- Guide residents and families through transitions including end-of-life planning and ethical concerns.
- Monitor care outcomes using Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and Objectives and Key Results (OKR) and prepare monthly reports.
- Support transitions between Independent Living and Assisted Living ensuring continuity of care.
- Build relationships with hospitals skilled nursing facilities and community partners.
- Present educational topics to residents and staff and contribute to outreach efforts.
The Ideal Candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in social work from an accredited institution with direct and recent Geriatric experience OR a minimum of five years recent experience as a Certified Geriatric Case Manager.
- Minimum three (3) years experience in serving older adults in a community-based setting is required.
- Understanding and demonstrated experience in working with older adults dementia aging issues complex family dynamics and transition plans.
- Familiarity with Assisted Living and interdisciplinary team approach knowledge of community services and programs. (preferred)
- Working knowledge of Windows based computer systems and Microsoft office products.
Please apply online and find out more about Horizon House on our website at House is more than a place to work. It is an opportunity to build a career in a dynamic community dedicated to wellbeing life fulfillment and purposeful living in a diverse community. We are looking for future team members who understand that new ideas are welcomed and meant to build and improve on old traditions. We care we listen and we value our employees and demonstrate this in everything we do. At Horizon House we foster meaningful work on a diverse team by using the power of an employee driven workplace to enhance wellbeing. Join our team and help make a difference in someones life every day.
Physical Requirements
The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Additional Information
Horizon House is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to attract and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race color religion national origin gender or gender identity sexual orientation age genetic information disability or veteran status. Learn more about what it means to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Additional information can be found here.
All staff must demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. Horizon House is an E-Verify employer. All applicants offered a role must pass a DSHS background check and drug screening.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodations while seeking employment please email or call with the nature of your request.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acute Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
Horizon House: Seattle's vibrant retirement community. Thriving culture, active engagement, inclusive living. Residents shape their ideal lives. Join us!
