Social Services Coordinator - Kissimmee
Company: Humanitary Medical Center Inc
Location: Kissimmee
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Humanitary Medical Center
Kissimmee, Inc. is looking for an experienced and friendly Social
Services Coordinator that can work in a fast-paced environment. We
are actively interviewing, and our team is waiting for the right
candidate! Job Summary: The Social Services Coordinators
responsibility is to provide information and guidance to patients
about their social rights, benefits and existing resources
facilitating access to all citizens. Also provides orientation on
the steps to follow within the federal, state and local
regulations, including HIPAA. Coordinates the socio- economic needs
and service to selected member populations across the continuum of
illness. Work Location: 1507 N. John Young Pkwy, STEB Orlando FL
34741 Essential Duties & Responsibilities: The following duties are
illustrative and not exhaustive. Detects and receives cases on
patient's needs related to Social Services and Social Assistance
Interviews and coordinate home assessments with members and their
families Provides support and/or intervention and assists members
in understanding the implications and complexities of their current
medical situation and/or overall personal care Assess social needs
of applicant through an individualized analysis with the use of
techniques and experiences of the Social Worker Coordinates
appropriate resources to patients to meet their needs and demands
Evaluates and follows up with all cases, especially where there are
minors or elderly, or anyone at higher risk Develops plan of care
for patients to obtain authorizations for appropriate home and
community-based services Assesses the availability of natural
supports such as the enrollee's representative or family members to
ensure the ongoing mental and physical health of those natural
supports Acts as a liaison between the Health Plan, providers,
enrollees, and their families Assesses the enrollees' current
medical and social circumstances to identify any gaps or barriers
that would impact compliance with the prescribed treatment plan and
assist members in understanding the implications and complexities
of their current medical condition Educate enrollees about the
program, including Community based Services Coordinates with
enrollees' primary care provider, specialists and other providers
and care programs to ensure comprehensive approach to care and
determine appropriate behavioral action needed to support medical
needs Coordinates community resources and assist members in
obtaining these resources when their benefits are exhausted or not
available Follows up with members telephonically and/or in-person
and coordinates member's case management services Constantly
interacts with members, family and other resources to determine
appropriate behavioral action needed to address/ support medical
needs Calls patients to ensure they are and have seen their PCP and
are completing their treatment plan or preventative care services
as defined by the PCP or guidelines Coordinates community resources
Assists in obtaining benefits for members through community
resources At times, may manage members with severe mental illness
who have high rates of behavioral health utilization and/or severe
psychosocial vulnerability Communicates effectively with other
professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes
Promotes and contributes to a positive, problem-solving environment
Assists patients, family members and others with concern and
empathy; respect their confidentiality and privacy and communicate
with them in a courteous and respectful manner Complies with
company policies and procedures and maintains confidentiality of
patient medical records in accordance with state and federal laws
Ensures compliance with all HEDIS, HIPAA, OSHA and other federal,
state or local regulations Participates in training and in-service
education, as required Other duties as assigned This job
description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Our associates may
be required to perform other related duties as necessary to meet
the ongoing needs of the organization. Requirements: Experience in
an acute care, manage care, or social services environment Minimum
of High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and
experience Previous experience in healthcare environment and
medical terminology Excellent computer knowledge is required,
including proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Proficiency in
electronic health record software Outstanding Customer relations
experience Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook and
Excel. Reliable with strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Must be fully Bilingual (English & Spanish) Must be patient in
dealing with an elderly population and sympathetic to hearing or
vision deficiencies Excellent listening, interpersonal, verbal and
written communication skills with individuals at all levels of the
organization Ability to work effectively independently and in a
team environment with little supervision Must be able to work well
under stressful conditions Must be able to work in a fast-paced
environment Ability to effectively present information and respond
to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the
public, strong presentation skills Ability to define problems,
collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions Strong
decision-making, analytical skills Must be self-motivated,
organized and have excellent prioritization skills Physical
Requirements/Working Environment: The noise level in the work
environment is usually moderate Works in office areas as well as
throughout the facility Interact with patients, family members,
staff, visitors, government agencies, etc., under a variety of
conditions and circumstances May be subject to hostile and/or
emotionally upset patients, family members, staff, visitors, etc.
May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc.,
including exposure to the AIDS and hepatitis B viruses. All
employees are offered the opportunity to receive the Engerix
Hepatitis B vaccination series This work requires the following
physical activities: climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling,
twisting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, lifting, finger
dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and
visual acuity The work is performed indoors. Sits, stands, bends,
lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours Work schedule
is approximate, and hours/days may change based on company needs
All full-time employees are required to complete forty (40) hours
per week as scheduled, including weekends and holidays as needed
May be requested lo work overtime and weekends May occasionally
walk on slippery or uneven surfaces Highly regulated environment
Ability to continuously sit for extended periods of time Frequent
bending, kneeling, squatting The employee may lift and/or move up
to 10 pounds The physical demands described here are representative
of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform
the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. Disclaimer: Humanitary Medical Center Inc
reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job
description, as it desires. The above information in this
description has been designed to indicate the general nature and
level of work performed by employees within this classification. It
is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive
inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications
required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an
all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right
to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to
this job at any time. This job description is not an employment
contract, implied or otherwise. Humanitary Medical Center Inc is an
equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion,
national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any
other characteristic protected by law. Benefits offered: Paid
Holidays 401 (k) Plan PTO (Paid Time Off) Employee Assistance
Program Health Insurance Voluntary Life Insurance
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