Social Services Assistant
About The Position
Embark on a fulfilling healthcare career with us and become part of a team that truly values your contributions. At the end of each day, knowing that you’ve made a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents will be your greatest reward. Why MediLodge? • Michigan’s Largest Provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services. • Employee Focus: We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth. • Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements. • Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally. • Michigan Award Winner: Recipient of the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association. Key Benefit Package Options? • Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. • Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers. • Specialty Benefits: Reimbursement options for childcare, transportation, and a non-perishable food program for eligible employees. • Michigan Direct Care Incentive: We offer an Eighty-Five Cent Michigan Direct Care Incentive that is added to your hourly wage. • Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet. • Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options. • Pet Insurance: Three options available • Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options. • Retirement Savings with 401K. • HSA and FSA options • Unlimited Referral Bonuses. Start rewarding and stable career with MediLodge today!
Requirements
- BSSW, MSSW preferred
- Licensing as required by the state of employment
- One year of experience in a long term care environment.
- Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Knowledge of psychosocial practices applicable to a long term care environment.
- Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct psychosocial intervention.
- Performs resident assessments at admission, upon condition change and/or annually.
- Creates, reviews and updates care plan and progress notes.
- Provides direct psychosocial intervention.
- Coordinates resident visits with outside services,dental, optical, etc.
- Attends and documents resident counsel meetings.
- Assists resident's families in coping with skilled nursing placement, physical illness and disabilities of the resident, and the grieving process.
- Works with the patient, family and other team members to plan discharge.
- Conducts in-service programs to educate staff regarding psychosocial issues and patient rights.
- Supervises and guides Social Services Assistants.
- Performs other tasks as assigned.
Benefits
- Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
- Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
- Reimbursement options for childcare, transportation, and a non-perishable food program for eligible employees.
- Eighty-Five Cent Michigan Direct Care Incentive that is added to your hourly wage.
- Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.
- Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
- Pet Insurance: Three options available
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
- Retirement Savings with 401K.
- HSA and FSA options
- Unlimited Referral Bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
