Social Services Assistant

American Senior Communities • Indianapolis, IN

3h • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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.
• Previous social services experience preferred.
• CNA certification preferred.
• Demonstrates C.A.R.E. values to our residents, family members, customers and staff. Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence

Nice To Haves

• Social Services Designee Certificate
• associate or bachelor’s degree in social work or human services field
• Previous social services experience
• CNA certification

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Empathetic engagement with residents and families.
• Clear, effective communication with interdisciplinary teams.
• Conflict resolution and mediation skills.
• Creating a comforting and engaging atmosphere for our residents.
• Works with and promotes collaboration among departments, professionals, consultants, and organizations including government regulatory agencies.
• Works towards a common goal of excellent care for our residents.

Benefits

• Access your earnings before payday.
• Employee referral bonus programs
• 401(k)
• FSA program
• Free life insurance
• PTO exchange for pay programs
• Medical coverage as low as $25
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Workforce Chaplains to provide support in the workplace
• Personalized Wellness Coaching
• Holiday pay
• PTO
• Opportunities to earn additional PTO
• Employee Discount Programs that allow you to save on travel, retail, entertainment, food and much more.
• 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
• Tuition reimbursement
• C.A.R.E. Values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence
• Employee recognition events
• Monthly and annual awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED