Social Services Assistant

Journey Skilled Nursing•Tucker, GA

About The Position

The Social Services Assistant (also referred to as the Social Services Designee) provides support and resources to patients and their families to help them access services that promote their well-being. The role assists the Social Service Director, consultant, or administrator with planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the facility’s social services programs. The position works with administration, medical and nursing staff, and other departments on social services, as directed. The Social Services Designee participates in discharge planning, care plan development and implementation, and resident assessments. The role encourages residents and their responsible parties to participate in care planning and invites them to care plan meetings. It also helps residents arrange transportation to medical appointments and upon discharge. This is a full-time position scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

A minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Responsibilities

Assist the Social Service Director, consultant, or administrator with planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing facility social services programs.
Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, and other related departments to plan social services, as directed.
Participate in discharge planning, care plan development and implementation, and resident assessments.
Encourage residents and responsible parties to participate in care plan development and invite them to care plan meetings.
Assist residents in obtaining transportation to medical appointments and upon discharge.
Provide support and resources to patients and families to help them access services that promote their well-being.