Social Services Assistant

Covenant Living Communities and Services•Northbrook, IL

1d•$18 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for directing the social service functions which include the planning, development and implementation of appropriate programs designed to address the emotional and psychological needs of campus residents in multiple levels of care and their families. This position is responsible for actively participating in the resident assessment process and in assisting the facilitating of inter-facility transfers. This position serves as a resident advocate within the campus.

Requirements

High School Diploma or the equivalent
Effective communication, organizational skills, and interpersonal skills
Strong documentation skills, keep files updated, establish progress reports and collaborate with others in your filed to organize a comprehensive treatment or management plan for clients/patients.
Understand and follow all regulatory and corporate policies related to confidentiality of the resident’s medical, financial and personal information.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree
Certifications in related areas are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Assist as the facility representative with prospective residents, families and discharge planners for persons in need of skilled nursing care.
Assist with orientation of residents to the skilled nursing facility and services.
Collect and accurately record admission data including social, medical and financial information and address questions and concerns and family adjustment.
Maintain current documentation in resident’s health record as it relates to the social services care component of the comprehensive care plan for each resident as identified by the interdisciplinary team.
Participate in resident care planning meetings for ongoing departmental communication and problem-solving of delivery of Social Services to residents and families.
Maintain contact with hospital discharge planners to assure continuity of care and continued physician service upon transfer.
Assist residents and/or families in selecting new physicians as necessary.
Assist in the communication of appropriate information to departments regarding admission or discharge.
Assure that appropriate care plan documentation as required by regulations and need is complete.