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The Social Services Assistant position at Westernslope Health Center involves supporting the planning and implementation of social service programs that cater to the emotional and social needs of residents. The role requires collaboration with various departments and participation in community planning to enhance residents' well-being.
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Job Summary
The primary purpose of your job position is to assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing our facility’s social service programs in accordance with current existing federal, state, and local standards, as well as our established policies and procedures, to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis.
Assist residents in achieving the highest practicable level of self-care, independence and well-being.
Work with emotional problems including assisting resident/family with anxieties and stress caused by illness and admission to the facility, difficulties in coping with residual physical disabilities, fears related to helplessness and death, and the need for institutional and specialized care.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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The Social Services Assistant position at Westernslope Health Center involves supporting the planning and implementation of social service programs that cater to the emotional and social needs of residents. The role requires collaboration with various departments and participation in community planning to enhance residents' well-being.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
planning social service programs
assisting residents' emotional needs
coordinating with community agencies
maintaining resident confidentiality
developing social treatment plans
Nice-to-have
team collaboration
problem-solving skills
resident well-being focus
Key Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Associate or Bachelor's Degree preferred
Prior health-care experience preferred
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret regulations