Social Services Assistant

Homewood Al

Assist in social service program development
Coordinate with medical and nursing staff
Conduct resident discharge planning
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in planning and directing social service programs to meet the 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 emotional and social needs of residents.
  • Employees must coordinate with administration, medical staff, and community agencies to ensure the highest practicable level of well-being for each resident.
  • 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 emotional and social needs of residents.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • assist in social service program development
  • coordinate with medical and nursing staff
  • conduct resident discharge planning
  • maintain confidential health information records
  • provide Medicare Medicaid financial assistance info

Nice-to-have

  • experience in healthcare settings preferred
  • strong interpersonal communication skills
  • ability to work with diverse populations
  • knowledge of federal state regulations
  • capacity to handle emotional stress situations

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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