Social Service Assistant
Job description
Primary Responsibilities
The Social Service Assistant will work with the Director of Social Services to oversee the well-being of residents and assist in the admission process, as well as, identification of needs and problems with the facility's residents.
Essential Functions
- Tasks may include but aren't limited to the following:
- Develop one-to-one relationship with residents and family as needed for counseling and identifying needs.
- Assist family and resident during admission process.
- Work with family and resident on social interaction, reality orientation, and intellectual stimulation.
- Work with family, community resources, and appropriate facility staff as needed to solve financial needs and promote emotional security.
- Assist Administrator and Director of Social Services with resident/family/responsible party concern management.
- Attend committee meetings as required.
- Attend weekly Medicare meeting.
- Assist with room changes by contacting families/resident and completing necessary forms.
- Refer residents for vision, dental, and hearing services.
- Office work, such as copying documents and filing.
Educational/Training Requirements
Must have graduated from high school. Preferred to have some college, preferably in Psychology or Social Work. Will consider current College students.
Licensing Requirements
- None
Experience Requirements
Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative but not necessary all inclusive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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