Social Services Assistant Full-Time

PACS

11d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the facility’s social services 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
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Prolonged use of desktop or laptop computer
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, read, and hear
Frequent use of office equipment including copier, scanner, fax, telephone, and calculator

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 teams to support resident care planning
Assist in developing, administering, and coordinating departmental policies and procedures
Participate in annual reviews and recommended updates of social service policies
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, Medi-Cal/Medicaid, and other financial assistance programs
Maintain regular social service progress notes reflecting resident adjustment and response to care plans
Assist residents and families with emotional stressors related to illness, admission, disability, and long-term care placement
Coordinate social services with other departments and community agencies
Assist with discharge planning, including referrals for services, equipment, and community resources
Schedule outpatient appointments and coordinate on-site ancillary services (optometry, podiatry, dentistry, psychiatric services)
Support orientation and in-service education related to residents’ social, emotional, and medical needs
Maintain confidentiality of all resident information and report suspected unauthorized disclosures
Report suspected or known incidents of fraud or abuse in accordance with facility policy