Social Svcs Asst HCC

PruittHealth • Albany, GA

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About The Position

Assists the Social Services Director with the day-to-day activities of social services within the assigned building, in accordance with company policy, applicable State and Federal laws and regulations, and professional guidelines. The role supports resident-centered care through coordination with residents, families, staff, interdisciplinary team members, and department heads; upholds residents’ rights, dignity, and individuality; and responds to behavioral and psychosocial needs. The assistant may maintain a social services caseload when necessary or assigned and consults regularly with the facility’s Behavior Management Program. The position also requires knowledge of quality improvement, emergency and safety requirements, and disaster protocols, along with continuing education to maintain relevant skills and knowledge.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in social work.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal directions.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and complete projects within allotted time and budget.
• Knowledge of emergency and disaster protocols.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in Social Work or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Social Services Director with the day-to-day activities of social services in the assigned building.
• Apply professional social work practice standards in a long-term care setting.
• Develop and maintain social work policies and procedures that reflect current professional standards and philosophy of care and comply with State and Federal regulations.
• Communicate with residents, families, staff, interdisciplinary team members, and department heads to coordinate care and services and improve care-plan organization and implementation.
• Respect residents’ rights, dignity, and individuality, and promote and advocate for those rights.
• Apply knowledge of quality improvement processes and emergency and safety requirements.
• Complete behavioral and psychosocial assessments, provide treatment recommendations, and refer residents to appropriate mental and behavioral health providers in response to behavioral and psychiatric issues.
• Maintain a social services caseload and provide services to residents when necessary or assigned.
• Consult regularly with the facility’s Behavior Management Program to support its implementation and functioning in meeting residents’ psychosocial needs.
• Follow written and verbal directions and demonstrate honesty and integrity.
• Prioritize responsibilities and complete projects within allotted time and budget.
• Respond productively to change and handle additional projects as assigned.
• Maintain skills and knowledge through continuing education and apply that information to job responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED