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Job ID: 14458254
 
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Job Title:Social Services Coordinator
Work Type:Work Days: Weekdays, Work Vary: No , Shift: First (Day), Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular
 
Salary Offered:Unspecified
Benefits:401(k) or other retirement, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Sick Leave or PTO, Vacation or PTO, Vision Plan
 
Physical Required:Unspecified
Drug Testing Required:Unspecified
Education Required:
Experience Required:Unspecified
 
Required Skills:
QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Gerontology or related field OR 3-4 years relevant professional experience in social services role may be considered in lieu of degree.
1 year social services related experience (nice to have).
1 year social work-related experience in healthcare setting (nice to have).
Current MN Licensed Social Worker (LSW) (nice to have).
Must pass MN background check and fingerprinting.
Complete TB test within the first 3 weeks of employment.
Preferred Skills:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

Proficiently be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must be able to work independently and be able to work effectively as a team member.
Familiarity with healthcare delivery systems, especially rural settings.
Awareness of and sensitivity to diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and health-related backgrounds.
Ability to assess and support individualized care plans.
Strong written and verbal skills to interact with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
Skilled in advocating for patients'/residents' needs and rights within healthcare systems and the community.
Flexibility to address the unique challenges of providing services in rural healthcare systems.
Demonstrate ability to provide emotional support to patients/residents and families facing challenging circumstances.
Proficient in social services information systems.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage caseload efficiently.
Strong interpersonal, organizational , and problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with state and federal healthcare programs and regulations (e.g. Medicare, Medicaid).
 
Job Description:
KH summary:

Since 1922, Kittson Healthcare prides itself on providing continuous service to the citizens of Kittson County and surrounding areas. Today, Kittson Healthcare is a twelve-bed acute care federally designated Critical Access Hospital and fifty bed long term care facility which also includes a home healthcare agency, 8 bed assisted living facility and an ambulance service. There is a medical clinic located in the complex as well as a satellite medical clinic in Karlstad, Minnesota. We strive to treat every patient or resident that walks through our doors with highly personalized care. Our patients are not just numbers. They are family, neighbors, teachers, and community members.

DEPARTMENT: Social Services

SUPERVISED BY: CEO

SUPERVISES: None

STATUS: Non-Exempt

Job summary:

In this role you will demonstrate compassionate and resourceful social services skills in a rural healthcare setting. The SCC will provide medically-related social services to patients/residents and their families to attain or maintain the highest level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each patient/resident. This role includes conducting assessments, coordinating community resources, facilitating care plans, and advocating for patient/resident well-being in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Refer to ID 1206 when applying