Social Services Assistant - we’re willing to train, come join our team!
Position Summary:
Assists Social Services Director with planning, organizing, documenting, evaluating, and ensuring the needs of patients are met timely to support and improve their medically related emotional and social needs
Qualifications:
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Previous experience in social services or skilled nursing preferred
- Outstanding communication (verbal and written) skills
- Ability to remain calm and professional in all work-related situations
- Strong organizational skills, ability to multitask and confidentiality required
Responsibilities:
- Assists the Director of Social Services in the day-to-day operation of the department
- Answers phones, takes notes, coordinates transportation for patients/residents as needed
- Supports patients and families in finding resources to meet their needs through research, education, relationships with community agencies, etc.
- Provides Medicare/Medicaid and financial information when requested
- Maintains accurate social service progress notes
- Updates the social services log and/or directory(ies) as needed or instructed
- Plans and organizes time and duties to efficiently maintain caseloads
- Protects residents’ files and information per company policies and HIPAA requirements
- Treats everyone at work kindly, escalating issues professionally when needed
Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverages with company paying a substantial portion of costs (voluntary supplemental plan options available)
- 401(k) with discretionary company match annually
- Company paid Basic Life and disability insurance (Buy up options available)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)
- Employee Assistance program
- Tuition Assistance and Profession Enhancement Funds
- Bene-Hub employee sponsored discount programs and more….
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
*Benefits available to full-time employees.