Social Services Assistant
About The Position
Join Our Team as a Social Services Assistant! Be the Support, Guidance, and Compassion Our Residents Need Are you passionate about helping others navigate life's challenges? Do you find fulfillment in making a meaningful difference in someone's day? If so, we invite you to join our team as a Social Services Assistant at our Skilled Nursing Facility. In this rewarding role, you'll work alongside residents, families, and an interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide emotional support, advocacy, resources, and guidance that help residents achieve the highest possible quality of life. Why This Role Matters Moving into a skilled nursing facility can be one of the most significant transitions in a person's life. Residents and families often face uncertainty, stress, and difficult decisions. As a Social Services Assistant, you'll be there to help them navigate these challenges, connect them with valuable resources, and ensure they feel heard, respected, and supported every step of the way. Your work will help residents maintain dignity, independence, emotional well-being, and meaningful connections while receiving the care they need.
Requirements
- A caring, compassionate, and empathetic individual
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team
- A passion for helping seniors and vulnerable populations
Nice To Haves
- Experience in healthcare, social services, long-term care, or human services is preferred
Responsibilities
- Support residents and families as they adjust to life in the facility
- Assist with social service programs designed to meet residents' emotional, psychosocial, and medically related social needs
- Help coordinate admissions, care planning, and discharge planning
- Connect residents and families with community resources and financial assistance programs
- Collaborate with nursing, therapy, dietary, activities, and medical teams to provide holistic care
- Advocate for resident needs and preferences
- Assist residents and families in coping with illness, disability, life transitions, and end-of-life concerns
- Coordinate appointments and services including dental, podiatry, optometry, psychiatric, and other ancillary services
- Maintain accurate documentation and social service progress notes
- Participate in care conferences, quality improvement initiatives, and resident-centered planning
- Build positive relationships with residents, families, healthcare providers, and community agencies
Benefits
- Opportunities for growth and professional development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
