Social Services Assistant

American Senior Communities • Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

Heritage Park is now hiring a Social Services Assistant! Part-Time 20 hours per week! Admissions experience preferred! The Social Services Assistant provides medically related social services to attain or maintain the highest physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of our residents under the supervision of the Social Services Director. Skills Needed: Clinical and Human Services knowledge: Understanding social work principles, psychosocial assessments and interventions. Interpersonal Communication: Empathetic engagement with residents and families. Clear, effective communication with interdisciplinary teams. Conflict resolution and mediation skills. Supportive Presence: Creating a comforting and engaging atmosphere for our residents. Collaboration: Works with and promotes collaboration among departments, professionals, consultants, and organizations including government regulatory agencies. Teamwork: The ability to work towards a common goal of excellent care for our residents.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (Social Services Designee Certificate preferred); associate or bachelor's degree in social work or human services field preferred.
• Strong passion for geriatric advocacy and commitment to senior care excellence.
• Demonstrates C.A.R.E. values to our residents, family members, customers and staff. Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence

Nice To Haves

• Previous social services or admissions experience preferred.
• CNA certification preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Access your earnings before payday.
• Take advantage of lucrative employee referral bonus programs, 401(k), FSA program, free life insurance, PTO exchange for pay programs and more.
• Health & Wellness: Medical coverage as low as $25, vision and dental insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program to help manage personal or work-related issues, as well as Workforce Chaplains to provide support in the workplace and Personalized Wellness Coaching.
• Life in Balance: Holiday pay and PTO with opportunities to earn additional PTO.
• Employee Discount Programs that allow you to save on travel, retail, entertainment, food and much more.
• Career Growth: Access to preceptors and mentorship programs, clinical and leadership development pathways, education partnerships with colleges and universities across the state like Ivy Tech and Purdue Global, financial assistance for continuing education, company sponsored scholarship programs, and tuition reimbursement.
• Team Culture: C.A.R.E. Values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence carrying a legacy for improving the lives of Seniors across Indiana.
• Celebrate the hard work you and your team put in each day through employee recognition events and monthly and annual awards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees