Social Services Specialist NH at Grand Village in Grand Rapids, MN

SOCIAL SERVICES SPECIALIST NH Full Time · Location: Grand Rapids, MN, US / Grand Rapids, MN, US Overview- Want to work for a company that cares? Put your passion for serving others to work as a Discharge Planner/ Social Services Specialist at Grand Village! Starting wage $24-$34/hour depending upon experience and qualifications. Hours- Monday-Friday 9am-3:30pm.   Grand Village consists of 82 nursing home beds and is located in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Join a team where you can make a difference in advancing our mission to serve our older adults, while we commit to creating a place where everyone belongs. Responsibilities- This position is responsible for ensuring that residents are linked to the supportive services they need to successfully discharge from Grand Village. This position includes providing general case management, including care conferences and referral services to all residents needing such assistance.  Essential job responsibilities include:  1. Establishes linkages with community agencies and service providers to ensure individualized, flexible and creative services for the residents. 2. Monitors the ongoing provision of services from community agencies and keeps the case management and provider agency current with the progress of the individual resident. 3. Documents activities and provides required reporting, and assists with providing information required for billing.  4. Establishes and maintains a directory of providers for use by staff, residents and residents’ family members. 5. Educates residents on service availability, application procedures, client rights, etc., providing advocacy as appropriate and referring residents to service providers in the community. Helps residents build informal support networks with other residents, family, and friends. 6. Scheduling and attending care conferences with residents, families and interdisciplinary team. Qualifications • Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats • Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident’s Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations • Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and licensed as a Social Worker or qualified experience meeting the needs of this department as determined by the Social Services Manager. Benefits: Grand Village offers a benefits package based on the number of hours you are regularly scheduled to work including- • Medical and Dental Insurance • Paid Time Off • PERA with employer contribution • Loan reimbursement • Scholarship opportunities    Equal Opportunity Employer Grand Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, disability, or status as a protected veteran.      We participate in E-Verify.