Social Svcs Coord

Marian Regional Medical Center, a 191-bed facility located in Santa Maria, California, is recognized as one of the Top 250 Hospitals in the Nation by Healthgrades and was awarded Best Maternity Care by Newsweek. It ranks among 10% in the nation for safety core measures in cardiac services and has the only comprehensive cancer treatment and resource program from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Marian’s beautiful mission-style facility houses the latest technology to support excellent physicians and caregivers who deliver compassionate care each and every day. Marian Regional Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health’s Southwest Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation, boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals, with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality, safety, and service. Marian's offers Santa Maria Valley residents access to the most advanced technologies, an expanded and enhanced Emergency Department, Critical Care Unit, neonatal intensive care unit, and an array of women's services.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

About the Position:

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.

Selection Criteria:

• 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.