Social Services Assistant
Social Services Assistant
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10-06-2025
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Position Summary: As a Social Services Assistant you will 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 established policies and procedures to assure that medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis.
Responsibilities
Assist in planning organizing implementing evaluating and directing the social service programs of this facility
Assist in developing assessments and written plans of care to identify the needs of each resident
Ensure that all components of the care plan are being followed by reviewing MDSs and nurses notes and attending meetings
Effectively communicate information concerning a patients condition with other departments and government agencies
Effectivelyschedule and run care conference meetings
Participate in the discharge planning providing information to residents and families of programs available
Seek out new methods and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to the Social Services Director or Administrator based on current federal and state regulations
Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth patience enthusiasm and a calm and cheerful environment
Under direction of Social Services Director our Social Services Assistant Social Services Coordinator will assist residents and families in adjusting to placement illness and plan of care to attain the highest practicable level of functioning in accordance with current federal and state regulations and Company policies and procedures
You will assist residents and families wishes regarding treatment and assist with resident and family transition and adjustment to the facility; participation in resident and family council meetings assist with coordination of appointments transportation and other resources as requested
You will also support Admissions and assist with discharge planning services
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to work with physically and mentally ill disabled and emotionally upset elderly residents and families
Ability to organize prioritize and meet deadlines
Ability to maintain confidentiality and be discreet
Must be knowledgeable of nursing practices procedures terminology laws regulations and guidelines that pertain to long-term care
Experience with geriatric and mental health population
Associate or bachelors degree preferred
Creative problem-solving skills and strong communication skills
Experience with PointClickCare (PCC) - Electronic Medical Record preferred
Honesty
Integrity
Supportive team member; able to make independent decisions
Excellent oral and written communication
Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines
Responsibilities
Assist in planning organizing implementing evaluating and directing the social service programs of this facility
Assist in developing assessments and written plans of care to identify the needs of each resident
Ensure that all components of the care plan are being followed by reviewing MDSs and nurses notes and attending meetings
Effectively communicate information concerning a patients condition with other departments and government agencies
Effectivelyschedule and run care conference meetings
Participate in the discharge planning providing information to residents and families of programs available
Seek out new methods and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to the Social Services Director or Administrator based on current federal and state regulations
Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth patience enthusiasm and a calm and cheerful environment
Under direction of Social Services Director our Social Services Assistant Social Services Coordinator will assist residents and families in adjusting to placement illness and plan of care to attain the highest practicable level of functioning in accordance with current federal and state regulations and Company policies and procedures
You will assist residents and families wishes regarding treatment and assist with resident and family transition and adjustment to the facility; participation in resident and family council meetings assist with coordination of appointments transportation and other resources as requested
You will also support Admissions and assist with discharge planning services
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to work with physically and mentally ill disabled and emotionally upset elderly residents and families
Ability to organize prioritize and meet deadlines
Ability to maintain confidentiality and be discreet
Must be knowledgeable of nursing practices procedures terminology laws regulations and guidelines that pertain to long-term care
Experience with geriatric and mental health population
Associate or bachelors degree preferred
Creative problem-solving skills and strong communication skills
Experience with PointClickCare (PCC) - Electronic Medical Record preferred
Honesty
Integrity
Supportive team member; able to make independent decisions
Excellent oral and written communication
Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
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