Social Services Assistant Full-Time

PACS•Garden City, MI

12d•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Social Services Assistant (Full-Time) Garden City Healthcare Center – Modesto, CA Pay Range: $19.00 – $20.00 per hour (DOE) Garden City Healthcare Center is seeking a compassionate, organized, and motivated Social Services Assistant to join our team. The Social Services Assistant plays an important role in supporting the Social Services Department and helping meet the emotional, social, and psychosocial needs of our residents. 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 current federal, state, and local standards, as well as established policies and procedures, to ensure that the medically related emotional and social needs of each resident are met and maintained on an individual basis. Essential Duties Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position; however, this does not imply that these are the only duties you will be required to perform.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and government regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and maintain documentation.
Ability to effectively communicate with residents, families, staff, and community agencies.
Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, or diagram instructions.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Prolonged use of computer and office equipment.
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear.
Frequent use of office equipment including computer, copier, scanner, fax, and telephone.
May be required to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Social Services or related field preferred but not required.
Prior healthcare or skilled nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Social Services Director/Consultant in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the facility’s social service programs.
Work with administration, medical, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate social services for residents.
Assist in the development, implementation, and review of social service policies and procedures.
Assist in identifying the social and emotional needs of residents.
Help residents achieve the highest practicable level of independence and well-being.
Provide information to residents and families regarding Medicare, Medicaid, and other financial assistance programs.
Complete required documentation, reports, and social service progress notes.
Assist with discharge planning, including coordinating services, equipment, and community referrals.
Coordinate outpatient appointments and schedule ancillary services such as optometry, podiatry, dental, and psychiatric services.
Assist residents and families in coping with emotional stress related to illness, disability, and long-term care placement.
Coordinate social services with other departments within the facility.
Assist in obtaining resources from community social, health, and welfare agencies.
Participate in care plan meetings and interdisciplinary team meetings as requested.
Maintain strong working relationships with staff, residents, families, and outside agencies.
Assist with orientation and in-service training programs related to residents’ social and emotional needs.
Maintain confidentiality of all resident information, including protected health information (PHI).
Report suspected fraud, abuse, or unauthorized disclosure of information.