Social Worker Assistant

Karcher Senior Living

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 directing the facility's social service programs to ensure residents' medically related emotional and social needs are met

Job Summary

  • The primary purpose of this position is to assist in directing the facility's social service programs to ensure residents' medically related emotional and social needs are met.
  • 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 including protected health information while reporting any suspected fraud or unauthorized disclosures.

Matching Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to assist in directing the facility's social service programs to ensure residents' medically related emotional and social needs are met.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • assist in planning social service programs
  • coordinate with medical and nursing staff
  • maintain resident confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
  • complete administrative forms and progress notes
  • support discharge planning and resource coordination

Nice-to-have

  • develop working rapport with community agencies
  • participate in orientation and training programs
  • provide consultation on financial assistance programs
  • assess emotional problems and coping strategies

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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