Social Services Assistant

Edgefieldpa

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 the facility's social service programs to meet residents' emotional and social needs

Job Summary

  • The primary purpose of this position is to assist in planning, developing, and directing the facility's social service programs to meet residents' emotional and social needs.
  • Employees must 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 the facility's social service programs to meet residents' emotional and social needs.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • assist in planning social service programs
  • coordinate with medical and nursing staff
  • maintain resident confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
  • develop policies for identifying social needs
  • 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
  • participation in training program development

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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