Job Description

Facility: Cura of Monticello

Department: Social Services

Reports To: Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA)

Position Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Social Services Designee is responsible for coordinating social services primarily for first-floor Transitional Care Unit (TCU) residents, while providing support for long-term care (LTC) residents and facility-wide social services needs as assigned.

This position serves as a primary resource for residents and families during admission, transition, and discharge planning. Responsibilities include care conferences, assessments, admission documentation, Medical Assistance (MA) paperwork, county coordination, advance care planning (ACP), resident advocacy, and communication with the Long-Term Care Ombudsman as needed.

The successful candidate must demonstrate strong attention to detail, organization, time management, follow-through, professionalism, and the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines. This position represents the facility to residents, families, referral sources, and community partners and is expected to provide a welcoming, supportive, and professional experience.

The Social Services Designee will also develop knowledge of LTC social services requirements and MDS processes to support the facility's ongoing regulatory compliance and resident-centered care.

Requirements

Facility: Cura of Monticello

Department: Social Services

Reports To: Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA)

Position Type: Full-Time

FLSA Status: To be determined based on applicable requirements

Position Summary

The Social Services Designee is responsible for coordinating social services primarily for first-floor Transitional Care Unit (TCU) residents, while providing support for long-term care (LTC) residents and facility-wide social services needs as assigned.

This position serves as a primary resource for residents and families during admission, transition, and discharge planning. Responsibilities include care conferences, assessments, admission documentation, Medical Assistance (MA) paperwork, county coordination, advance care planning (ACP), resident advocacy, and communication with the Long-Term Care Ombudsman as needed.

The successful candidate must demonstrate strong attention to detail, organization, time management, follow-through, professionalism, and the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines. This position represents the facility to residents, families, referral sources, and community partners and is expected to provide a welcoming, supportive, and professional experience.

The Social Services Designee will also develop knowledge of LTC social services requirements and MDS processes to support the facility's ongoing regulatory compliance and resident-centered care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. TCU Social Services and Care Coordination

• Coordinate social services for first-floor TCU residents from admission through discharge.
• Complete required social services assessments, documentation, and follow-up within established timeframes.
• Coordinate and facilitate resident care conferences with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team (IDT).
• Communicate resident needs, discharge goals, barriers to discharge, and follow-up needs to the appropriate team members.
• Assist residents and families with transitions to home, assisted living, or other appropriate settings.
• Identify barriers to safe discharge and coordinate resources to support successful transitions.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation of resident and family interactions, referrals, and follow-up activities.
• Facility: Cura of Monticello
• Department: Social Services
• Reports To: Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA)
• Position Type: Full-Time
• FLSA Status: To be determined based on applicable requirements
• Position Summary
• The Social Services Designee is responsible for coordinating social services primarily for first-floor Transitional Care Unit (TCU) residents, while providing support for long-term care (LTC) residents and facility-wide social services needs as assigned.
• This position serves as a primary resource for residents and families during admission, transition, and discharge planning. Responsibilities include care conferences, assessments, admission documentation, Medical Assistance (MA) paperwork, county coordination, advance care planning (ACP), resident advocacy, and communication with the Long-Term Care Ombudsman as needed.
• The successful candidate must demonstrate strong attention to detail, organization, time management, follow-through, professionalism, and the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines. This position represents the facility to residents, families, referral sources, and community partners and is expected to provide a welcoming, supportive, and professional experience.
• The Social Services Designee will also develop knowledge of LTC social services requirements and MDS processes to support the facility's ongoing regulatory compliance and resident-centered care.
• Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• 1. TCU Social Services and Care Coordination
• 2. Admissions and Resident Onboarding

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Sick)
• Scholarship Program
• 401K matching