Social Worker Assistant

Kern River Transitional Care

Assist in social service program development
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 must coordinate social service activities with medical staff and assist residents in achieving independence and well-being through comprehensive treatment plans.
  • The role requires maintaining strict confidentiality of protected health 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 development
  • coordinate resident discharge planning
  • maintain confidentiality of health information
  • provide consultation on financial assistance programs
  • document social service progress notes

Nice-to-have

  • prior healthcare experience preferred
  • ability to work with diverse departments
  • strong rapport building with community agencies

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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