Social Services Assistant

Altaheightspa

Assist in social service program development
Coordinate with medical and nursing staff
Maintain resident confidentiality and hipaa compliance
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 will 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.

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 with medical and nursing staff
  • maintain resident confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
  • conduct discharge planning with external agencies
  • document social service progress notes regularly

Nice-to-have

  • experience in healthcare settings preferred
  • ability to assist with family anxieties
  • knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid programs
  • strong rapport building with community agencies

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter