Social Services Coordinator

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position(s):

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Social Services Coordinator (SSC)– Posting #26378

Hourly Rate: $25.36

Position Summary:

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is seeking a Social Services Coordinator. The SSC must be proficient in the English/Spanish language. This full-time position is located at Cannon House, our assisted living facility located in Seattle’s Central District. 

Under the direction and guidance of the Administrator, the Social Services Coordinator (SSC) assures the meeting of each resident’s medically-related social services needs through the process of assessment, interdisciplinary care planning, implementation of services and evaluation; based on the National Association of Social Services Coordinators Code of Ethics. The SSC will promote each resident’s ability to exercise their rights through education and advocacy. The position is responsible for working with the Administrator in developing policies and procedures, and managing the social service needs of the facility’s residents. 

The Social Services Coordinator must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the residents served, knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life spam, and be able to identify and categorize each resident’s age-specific grouping of needs.  The Social Services Coordinator develops, implements, and manages Resident recreational activities both in and outside of the facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES includes but is not limited to the following:

• The Social Services Coordinator duties and responsibilities include resident resource development, responding to referrals, and working with the interdisciplinary team in arranging for resident evaluation, admission, intake and the orientation process.
• The Social Services Coordinator will work with the Administrator in for developing social work policies and procedures, and managing the social service needs of residents, as noted above.
• She/he will assist in the management of resident benefits and completion of evaluations and reviews of resident care, complete psycho-social assessments in compliance with facility and government regulations, implement  discharge planning with the residents, participate in care planning meetings and mental health consultations; provide crisis intervention and grief therapy and support to families, link residents and families to agencies and support and socialization groups to enhance relationships among residents and encourage individual participation by residents in their health care planning and process.  
• Incumbent must demonstrate understanding, respect and appreciation for diversity and have an understanding of community system, and demonstrate understanding of the cultural issues impacting communities of color.  
• With active resident participation, the Social Services Coordinator will also coordinate facility activities to meet the recreational needs of the facility Residents. 
• She/he will perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The person in this position must be of good character and able to maintain the understanding, physical health, emotional stability, and personality suited to meet the physical, mental, emotional, and social needs of population served.
• The incumbent must have strong team building and problem solving skills; a working knowledge of government systems/regulations, such as Medicare, Medicaid and community resources.
• Must have a good understanding of the medically related social services needs of the population served, with an ability to work as a member of the interdisciplinary team to formulate and implement plans to address identified needs in a timely manner.
• The incumbent must have good organizational and communication skills and must demonstrate professionalism in all interactions.
• The person in this position shall have no history or evidence of alcohol or other drug misuse for a period of three (3) years prior to the date of employment at the facility, and no misuse of alcohol or other drugs while employed at this facility.
• This individual cannot be a person who has been convicted of a felony within the last seven years or ever been convicted of child abuse and/ or any crime involving physical harm to another person nor be a perpetrator of substantiated child abuse.

• The Social Services Coordinator must have demonstrated experience with and ability to form and maintain effective relationship with residents, team members and community providers, as well as ability to write routine reports and correspondence in English; ability to communicate effectively with residents or employees of the organization.

Education and/or Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, or a degree in an allied/social science is required.
• One year of experience in geriatric-centered program preferred; knowledge and understanding of communities of color is required.

What We Offer:

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Prescription coverage, Long Term Disability, EAP (Employee Assistance Program), paid-time-off starting at 15 days per year + 10 paid Holidays. We offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment. 

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. If you have any questions regarding the position, email Loni Smith, Cannon House Administrator, at [email protected]. 

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted 5/2/2024
External candidates considered after 5/7/2024

This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).

Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply thru our Career page at https://www.seamar.org/jobs-general.html