Social Services Assistant Full-Time

PACS

6d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

Social Services Assistant (Full-Time) Westgate Gardens Care Center Pay: Starting at $18.00 per hour Schedule: Full-Time Location: Westgate Gardens Care Center General Purpose The primary purpose of this position is to assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the facility’s social service programs in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as established facility policies and procedures. This role ensures that the medically related emotional and social needs of residents are met and maintained on an individual basis.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret policies, procedures, and regulations
Ability to write reports and professional correspondence
Ability to effectively communicate with residents, families, staff, and leadership
Ability to apply basic math concepts including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions
Ability to solve practical problems and adapt to variable situations
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
Prior healthcare or long-term care experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assist the Social Services Director/Consultant in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing social service programs
Collaborate with administration, medical, nursing, and interdisciplinary staff in planning social services
Assist in developing, administering, coordinating, and reviewing departmental policies and procedures
Identify and address residents’ medically related social and emotional needs
Assist residents in achieving the highest practicable level of self-care, independence, and well-being
Provide medically related social services to support residents’ physical, mental, and psychosocial health
Complete administrative duties including documentation, reports, and required forms
Educate residents and families regarding Medicare, Medicaid, and other available financial assistance programs
Maintain regular social service progress notes documenting resident response and adjustment
Assist residents and families with emotional stress related to illness, admission, disability, and long-term care placement
Coordinate social service activities with other departments and community agencies
Assist with discharge planning, including agency referrals, services, and equipment
Schedule outpatient appointments and coordinate on-site ancillary services (optometry, podiatry, dentistry, psychiatric services)
Participate in orientation and in-service training related to residents’ social, emotional, and medical needs
Assist with development of the department budget as directed
Report suspected fraud or abuse in accordance with facility policy
Maintain confidentiality of all resident information and report suspected unauthorized disclosures