Social Services Designee

Bluestem Communities Management•North Newton, KS

About The Position

Kidron Bethel Village is looking for a part-time Social Services Designee (SSD) to join our team! The hours for this position are 8:00am - 5:00pm. Join our team and enjoy outstanding benefits! – Tailored for part-time employees! At Bluestem Communities, we value our part-time team members and offer a benefits package designed to support both your personal and professional well-being. As a part-time employee you can enjoy the following benefits: Financial wellness and security 401(k) plan with company match Gradifi student loan payment program Payactiv : Early access to earned wages Wellness and support benefits Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Bluestem Wellness Center membership Meal perks Meal Discounts at our dining locations Our benefits are designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally. Explore the full range of benefits and learn more about how Bluestem Communities can be the right fit for you—visit our Careers page today! Position Overview: The primary responsibilities of the Social Service Designee is to assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing social service programs in accordance with current federal, state and local regulations, as well as our established policies and procedures, to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis.

Requirements

Must be at least eighteen [18] years of age.
Must have completed Social Service Designee program or be willing to complete Social Service Designee program within 1-year of hire date.

Nice To Haves

Prefer a minimum of one year of experience in social services, skilled nursing care, or other related medical facilities.

Responsibilities

Assist the Social Service Director in the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing of the social service programs of this facility.
Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of social care plans and resident programs.
Interview resident/family as necessary and in a private setting.
Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc. and submitting such to the Social Worker as required.
Involve the resident/family in planning social service programs when possible.
Assist in arranging transportation to other facilities, appointments, and events when necessary.
Refer resident/family to appropriate resources and/or social service agencies when the facility does not provide the services or needs of the resident.
Provide information to resident/family regarding Medicare/Medicaid, and other financial assistance programs available to the residents.
Provide consolation to members of our staff, community agencies, etc., in efforts to solve the needs and problems of the resident through the development of social service programs.