Social Services Program Coordinator
Medically Related (working with Residents and their Families)
Elm Terrace Gardens - CCRC
Lansdale, PA
(Full Time, Permanent Opportunity)
Elm Terrace Gardens is a not-for-profit, Life
Plan Community (also known as Continuing Care Retirement
Community) open to people of all faiths.
Residents at Elm Terrace benefit from an active retirement
lifestyle full of choice and daily opportunities to be engaged.
From beautiful apartment homes and friendly neighbors with
whom to socialize to delicious dining services and a membership to
the local YMCA, Elm Terrace offers a lifestyle that helps
residents live better!
In fact, two recent studies found that seniors who live in
Life Plan Communities are more satisfied in their daily lives and
are healthier and happier than those seniors who remain in their
own homes!
We are seeking an experienced Social Services Program
Coordinator to join our Team!
Purpose of the Social Services Program Coordinator:
To plan, develop, organize, and direct a medically related
Social Services Program for Elm Terrace Gardens residents per the following:
(1) According to applicable current federal, state, and local
regulations and standards and as may be directed by the Nursing
Home Administrator
(2) According to the mission of Elm Terrace Gardens to promote
and maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and
psychosocial well-being of each resident. and to prevent the
occurrence or progression of personal and social problems.
Resident Assessment & Review Functions - Duties:
Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Care Team to
address the Social Service sections of the MDS and care plan that
has been developed.
Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Care Team to
address resident and family concerns and to get information to
write an adequate quarterly note.
Participate as a member of the Quality Assurance program, and
as a member of other committees or groups as may be directed for
the purpose of identifying and evaluating the physical, mental,
and psychosocial needs of resident
Coordinate care conference schedules with residents and
resident families or responsible parties.
Conduct social services assessments of new residents,
reassessments of current residents, and discharge planning in
accordance with documentation and time-frame requirements,
including the Minimum Data Set, individual care plans, and
discharge forms.
Assist with addressing behavioral problems through 1:1 visits
and document these visits thoroughly.
Maintain social service records and make appropriate and
specific entries in each resident's medical records.
Ensure that other necessary forms and reports are properly
completed, and that entries and reports contain informative
descriptions of services provided.
Complete all required documentation in a timely fashion
according to federal and state guidelines and facility policy.
Observe and promptly report to the nursing staff changes in
resident behavior or condition, especially symptoms or appearances
of depression, anxiety, withdrawal, or aggression; immediately
document these changes in the Social Services section of the
medical chart.
Develop and maintain a rapport with Facility services,
residents, staff, and consultants, families, and support agencies
to ensure an effective program of care and quality of life for residents.
