Social Services Specialist
Employer Location Sartell, Minnesota Start date Sep 6, 4 Closing date Oct 6, 4
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Category Job Type Employment Status You need to or to save a job. Ecumen Sartell Therapy Suites
Full-Time Social Services Specialist l Monday - Friday 8 : am - 4 : pm l No Weekends
The Social Services Specialist is responsible for ensuring that residents are linked to the supportive services they need to continue to live independently in their current housing environment.
Provides general case management, including intake and referral services to all residents needing such assistance.
About Us :
Ecumen is an industry leader dedicated to advocating for older adults by providing housing choices, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services.
For years Ecumen has cared for those in need. Now, as Minnesota's 8th largest senior living provider, we continue to advocate for those we serve.
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.
Essential Job Responsibilities :
- Establishes linkages with community agencies and service providers to ensure individualized, flexible and creative services for the residents.
- 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.
- Documents activities and provides required reporting, and assists with providing information required for billing.
- Establishes and maintains a directory of providers for use by staff, residents and residents' family members.
- 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.
Social Services Specialist Minimum Required