Assistant Social Worker
About The Position
Providence Pointe Healthcare in Paducah, Kentucky, is seeking a compassionate, organized, and dependable Assistant Social Worker to support its Social Services Department and promote elders’ emotional, social, and psychosocial well-being. The role helps residents and families navigate transitions, access resources, and maintain meaningful connections throughout their experience at the facility. The Assistant Social Worker supports admissions, transitions, and discharge planning; provides compassionate assistance to elders and families; helps coordinate care conferences; supports resident satisfaction initiatives; and advocates for resident dignity, choice, independence, and individual rights. The position maintains accurate, confidential documentation, collaborates with interdisciplinary departments to support person-centered care, helps identify community resources and coordinate referrals, and assists with social services programming and other departmental responsibilities under appropriate supervision.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to approach sensitive situations with empathy, professionalism, and discretion.
- Understanding of resident rights, confidentiality, and person-centered care.
- Ability to work collaboratively with elders, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
- A genuine passion for improving the lives of others.
Nice To Haves
- Associate or bachelor's degree in social work, human services, psychology, sociology, or a related field preferred.
- Previous experience in social services, healthcare, or long-term care preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Social Services Department with admissions, transitions, and discharge planning.
- Provide support to elders and families, address concerns, and connect them with appropriate resources.
- Assist with coordinating care conferences and communicating resident preferences and needs.
- Support resident satisfaction initiatives and help ensure concerns are documented and addressed.
- Advocate for resident dignity, choice, independence, and individual rights.
- Maintain accurate and confidential documentation in accordance with facility policies.
- Collaborate with nursing, therapy, activities, and other departments to support person-centered care.
- Assist with identifying community resources and coordinating referrals.
- Support social services programming and other departmental responsibilities under appropriate supervision.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
- Paid time off for eligible employees.
- Retirement savings opportunities.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A supportive, team-oriented environment.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of elders and their families.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
