Social Services Asst-full Time

Gateway Post Acute

Assist in social service program planning
Coordinate discharge planning with agencies
Maintain resident confidentiality and hipaa compliance
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in planning and directing social service programs to meet the medically related emotional and social needs of residents

Job Summary

  • The primary purpose of this position is to assist in planning and directing social service programs to meet the medically related emotional and social needs of residents.
  • Employees will coordinate social service activities with other departments and assist residents in achieving the highest practicable level of self-care and independence.
  • The role requires maintaining strict confidentiality of all resident care information and reporting any suspected incidents of fraud or unauthorized disclosure.

Matching Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to assist in planning and directing social service programs to meet the medically related emotional and social needs of residents.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Assist in social service program planning
  • Coordinate discharge planning with agencies
  • Maintain resident confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
  • Provide consultation on Medicare/Medicaid assistance
  • Document social service progress notes regularly

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in healthcare settings preferred
  • Ability to assist with emotional stress coping
  • Strong rapport building with community agencies

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Prior healthcare experience preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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