The primary purpose of this position is to assist in social service programs to ensure the medically related emotional and social needs of residents are met individually
Job Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in social service programs to ensure the medically related emotional and social needs of residents are met individually.
This role involves collaboration with administration, medical, nursing staff, and community agencies to develop and coordinate social service programs.
The position requires maintaining detailed records, assisting residents and families with social and emotional challenges, and supporting discharge planning and resource acquisition.
Matching Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in social service programs to ensure the medically related emotional and social needs of residents are met individually.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
planning and implementing social service programs
coordination with medical and nursing staff
maintaining social service progress notes
providing medically related social services
assisting residents with emotional problems
knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid assistance programs
Nice-to-have
community planning participation
developing department policies and procedures
assisting in discharge planning
participating in orientation and in-service training
developing department budget
maintaining confidentiality of resident information