Social Services Coordinator

$58,000–$64,000/year, credit for experience. Full-time day shift with a weekend rotation. Daily pay access and 24/7 chaplain support included. Join our skilled nursing team in Arlington Heights, IL.

The Lutheran Home Skilled Nursing Community is hiring a Social Services Coordinator to support resident well-being and coordinate psychosocial services for our residents and their families.

What You'll Do

• Complete social service assessments to identify each resident's needs and preferences
• Coordinate discharge planning and connect residents with outside psychiatric and psychosocial services
• Advocate for residents and support families through care transitions
• Facilitate family involvement in care planning meetings
• Connect residents with community resources and encourage participation in facility programming
• Document social service plans and progress notes accurately
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and the rest of the care team on resident care plans

What You'll Need

Required:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Social Services role within a skilled nursing facility
• Direct experience with discharge planning in a SNF setting

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, or a related field
• Experience working with Medicare/Medicaid resident populations

Pay and Benefits

• $58,000–$68,000/year, based on experience
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Daily Pay: access your wages before payday
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• WellBeing mental health support
• 24/7 Chaplain Counseling
• 365 Program for new team member development

Schedule
Full-time, day shift, Monday through Friday, plus a rotating weekend schedule.

Ready to Apply?
Join a team where your work helps improve residents' lives every day. We review applications on a rolling basis and aim to respond to every applicant within 48 hours.

To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.