Social Services Assistant

Southern Healthcare Management • Palm City, FL

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About The Position

The Social Services Assistant supports the social service function in a long-term care and short-term rehabilitation nursing center. Working closely with the Social Services Manager, the assistant helps welcome and admit new residents and patients, completes documentation related to psychosocial assessments, care plans, and discharge plans, and helps ensure residents and patients have a comfortable, positive experience while completing treatment plans. The position has a Monday–Friday, day-shift schedule.

Requirements

• At least a high school diploma or equivalent.
• A bachelor’s degree in social work or a bachelor’s degree in a human services field, such as sociology, gerontology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, or psychology.
• One year of supervised social work experience working directly with individuals in a health care setting.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Proficiency using a personal computer.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of experience in health care education, marketing, or insurance, or commensurate education.

Responsibilities

• Support the social service function in a long-term care and short-term rehabilitation nursing center.
• Work with the Social Services Manager to welcome and admit new residents and patients.
• Complete documentation related to psychosocial assessments, care plans, and discharge plans.
• Help ensure residents and patients have a comfortable and positive experience while completing treatment plans.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and other benefits.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k).
• Employee discount programs.
• Employee assistance programs.
• A workplace culture that expresses appreciation for everyone.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level