An environment of dignity and compassion prevails at Marian Extended Care Center, our 95-bed skilled nursing center providing sub-acute health care for individuals in need of short-term, intermediate, or long-term care. Marian Extended Care is conveniently located across the street from Marian Regional Medical Center, and provides its patients and residents with immediate access to the finest routine and emergency medical care on the Central Coast. At Marian Extended Care Center, our patients and residents receive services from trained staff whose foremost concern is your comfort and recovery. Services include but not limited to; Activities program, Comprehensive Care Program, Enterostomal /wound therapy, Restorative nursing program, Skilled nursing care, Social Services, Sub-acute Rehabilitation services including physical, occupational, and speech therapies, radiology services, laboratory services, pharmaceutical services and therapeutic dietary services

Position Summary:

In keeping with the Marian Medical Center health care philosophy, the Social Services Coordinator supports, communicates, guides and promotes the provision of quality patient care. Actively participates as a team member in the functions of the Extended Care Unit. The Social Service Coordinator supervises the Social Service Assistant and is responsible for the leadership of the Social Service Department Advanced training in the social sciences field.

• At least one (1) year experience in long-term care preferred.
• Knowledge of QI/UR and social services requirements of OBRA, Title 22, and JCAHO.
• Ability to communicate appropriately and work effectively with the residents, residents, family, staff members and other community agencies.
• The capability of making clear, concise and pertinent reports both verbally and in writing.
• The willingness to use consultation and in-service training for growth and development.
• Knowledge or ability to acquire knowledge of resources and services in the community available to residents and necessary for discharge planning.
• Ability to evaluate and modify work environment/plan.