Social Services Assistant

Kern River Transitional Care

Assist in social service program planning
Coordinate resident discharge planning
Maintain confidentiality of health information
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 in obtaining resources from community agencies to support resident well-being.
  • 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 resident discharge planning
  • Maintain confidentiality of health information
  • Complete administrative forms and reports
  • Collaborate with medical and nursing staff

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in healthcare settings preferred
  • Ability to assist with emotional stress
  • Strong communication with families

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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