The primary purpose of this job position is to assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing facility's social service programs to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis
Job Summary
The primary purpose of this job position is to assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing facility's social service programs to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis.
Essential duties include meeting with administration, medical and nursing staff, and other related departments in planning social services, as well as developing and implementing policies and procedures for identifying resident needs.
The role involves assisting residents in achieving the highest practicable level of self-care, independence and well-being, and providing medically related social services to attain or maintain physical, mental and psychosocial well-being.
Matching Summary
The primary purpose of this job position is to assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing facility's social service programs to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Assist in social service program planning
Coordinate with medical and nursing staff
Develop and implement policies
Assist residents with self-care
Provide consultation to staff and agencies
Maintain resident progress notes
Coordinate social service activities
Nice-to-have
Work with emotional problems
Evaluate social and family information
Assist in obtaining community resources
Develop and maintain rapport with agencies
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
Ability to write reports and correspondence
Ability to present information effectively
Ability to apply mathematical concepts
Ability to solve practical problems
Ability to interpret instructions
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds