Social Services Assistant-Solarbron Terrace

Cardon & Associates • Evansville, IN

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About The Position

The Social Services Assistant supports the delivery of compassionate, effective care to residents by providing medically related social services to help each resident attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. The role includes maintaining accurate records and using basic computer skills to document care activities and communicate with the care team. The assistant contributes to residents’ quality of life through attentive, respectful, and professional support.

Requirements

• Indiana board certification in social work or a bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field.
• At least one year of experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals.
• If the applicant does not have a degree: a high school diploma or equivalent and completion, or anticipated completion within six months, of the 48-hour social services course approved by the State.
• Basic training or certification in patient care or a related field.
• Basic computer literacy, including familiarity with electronic health records or similar software.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in a healthcare or social services environment.
• Experience with specialized healthcare software or electronic medical records.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills developed through prior roles.

Responsibilities

• Assess each resident’s needs at admission and thereafter, with input from the resident, the resident’s representative, and interested family members, and develop the social service care plan.
• Help residents and spouses use community resources through referrals when needed services are not provided by the facility.
• Review care plans and write progress notes on residents’ responses to the Social Service care plan when required by facility policies.
• Complete appropriate assessments, social histories, and social service portions of MDS.
• Provide advice and appropriate referrals to minimize social and economic obstacles to discharge, and coordinate discharge planning communications and documentation.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and the care team to ensure coordinated support.
• Respond to residents’ needs with patience and empathy to support their overall well-being.
• Maintain accurate records and document care activities using basic computer skills.

Benefits

• Tuition assistance
• Access to CarDon University educational videos and learning opportunities
• Weekly pay, or daily pay if preferred
• Paid time off
• Comprehensive benefits package, including pet insurance
• Opportunities for career advancement and leadership development through the Leadership Acceleration Path (LeAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time