Job Title : Social Services Advocate
Location : All
Department : Social Services
FLSA Status : Exempt
Reports to : Administrator
Revised Date : 2 / 05 / 2025
Position Summary : Join us for open interviews! We're hiring and looking forward to meeting potential team members. No appointment necessary—just bring your resume and come ready to chat.
Dates & Times :
- October 1, 2025 10 : 00 AM – 2 : 00 PM
- October 8, 2025 10 : 00 AM – 2 : 00 PM
Location : Intersect Healthcare of Greenville, 828 E. Washington St., Greenville, MI 48838
The Social Services Advocate is responsible to provide medically related social work services so that each resident may attain or maintain the highest practicable level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities :
Assess and Evaluate Each Resident's Psychosocial Needs and Develop Goals for Providing the Necessary Service and Take Part in Admission Process as NeededIncorporate the Social Service Goals in the Resident's Plan of Care and Attend Care Planning ConferencesAssist the Residents in Adjusting to the Corporation and Promote a Positive Environment for the Continuity of Relationship with Family and CommunityAssist Residents, and Families to Utilize the Community Resources when Not Provided Directly by the CorporationMaintain Confidential Records and Interviews with Residents and Families as Appropriate.Provide Supervision for social work student internsAssist in development, supervision and education of staffServe as the team lead in discharge planningServe as a member of the marketing committeeEnsure completion of any required components of DPOA or guardianship paperwork.Coordinates services with psychiatric providersCoordinate Services with OBRAAssist the Clinical IDT in resident room managementAssist residents and families in resolving grievances as assignedAttend Clinical IDT Meetings and serve as an advocate for resident rightsProvide social work consults to evaluate and recommend Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) diagnoses for residents as requested.Perform Related Tasks as Required.Required / Desired Qualifications :
Education, Training, and Experience :
Requires a master's degree in gerontology or a related field and at least one year of experience in a social services program for the elderly or related field.Specific skills, knowledge, and abilities :
Requires knowledge of the skills necessary to conduct and evaluate assessments of the social and economic aspects of resident care and to identify and evaluate changes in mood and behavior, which affect their lives.Requires a working knowledge of the skills necessary to provide continuity in and coordination of resident care, i.e.; possesses skills to interview residents and their families, and communicate with community resources, when necessary.Must have knowledge of community agencies and other resources for making referrals for family and resident problems.Basic business computer knowledge required.Requires ability to communicate effectively with staff, residents and families.Must be able to plan, implement and work with only minimal direct supervision.Must be able to write clearly and concisely in preparation of social histories and care plans.Must be a good listener and be able to display understanding and a helpful attitude toward the problems and concerns of the residents with terminal illnesses and their families and others.Requires ability to provide social work consults to evaluate and recommend Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) diagnoses for residents as requested.Must be familiar with the most recent DSM and keep current with any changes made to the manual.Must be able to provide full axis (1-5) diagnoses and recommendations for resident care.Other Special Requirements :
Manual dexterity required to operate modern office equipment.Ability to travel as needed or assigned.Base pay range : $43,888.00 / yr - $66,185.60 / yr
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