Social Services Assistant

Job Summary
The primary purpose of this role is to assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing social service programs in accordance with current existing federal, state, and local standards, as well as our established policies and procedures, to assure that medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis.

Duties

• Case management, resident assessments, and discharge planning
• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate social care plans and resident programs
• Interview residents, or family members, as necessary, to obtain social history.
• Involve the resident/family in planning social service programs when possible.
• Refer resident/families to appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide the services or needs of the resident.
• Provide information to resident/families as to medicare/medicaid, and other financial assistance programs available to the resident. Provide direct assistance and support to residents/families with the process of application, submission, and coordination with the relevant programs and their offices.
• Involve the resident/family in planning objectives and goals for the resident.
• Provide consolation to members of our staff, community agencies, etc., in efforts to solve the needs and problems of the resident through the development of social service programs.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for the identification of medically related social and emotional needs of the residents.
• Assure that social service progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and of the resident's response to the service.
• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc. and submitting such to the Administrator as required.
• Participate in community planning related to the interest of the facility and the services and needs of the residents and family.
• Maintain a quality working relationship with the medical profession and other health related facilities and organizations.
• Coordinate social services activities with other departments as necessary.
• Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, as well as other related departments in planning social service programs and activities.
• Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Administrator concerning the operation to the social service department.
• Assist the Quality Assessment & Assurance Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
• Keep abreast of economic conditions/situations and recommend to the Administrator adjustments in social services that assure the continued ability to provide daily social services.
• Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards, and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to the Administrator.
• Maintain a reference library of written material, laws, etc. necessary for complying with current standard and regulations, and that will aid in maintaining quality social service.

Experience

• Preferred to have a minimum, 2 years of experience as a Social Worker, preferably in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other related health care facility.
• Must provide evidence of being free of tuberculosis infection upon hire and as set forth by the policies of the facility.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decision when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
• Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, etc., to keep abreast of current changes in the long-term care field, as well as to maintain a professional status.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the facility.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level in which they are currently functioning or other difficult situations.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid sick time
• Retirement plan options

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Social work: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person