Social Services Assistant

Whitehallboroughpa

Assist in planning social service programs
Coordinate with medical and nursing staff
Maintain resident confidentiality and hipaa compliance
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in planning, developing, 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, developing, 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, developing, and directing social service programs to meet the medically related emotional and social needs of residents.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • assist in planning social service programs
  • coordinate with medical and nursing staff
  • maintain resident confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
  • develop and implement department policies
  • conduct discharge planning with agencies

Nice-to-have

  • prior healthcare experience preferred
  • ability to solve practical problems
  • strong rapport with community agencies
  • experience with Medicare/Medicaid assistance

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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