Social Services Assistant Full-time

Garden City Healthcare Center

Modesto, CA, US
Base: $19.00 – $20.00 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Meet emotional and social needs
Coordinate social services
Develop social service policies
The Social Services Assistant plays an important role in supporting the Social Services Department and helping meet the emotional, social, and psychosocial needs of our residents

Job Summary

  • The Social Services Assistant plays an important role in supporting the Social Services Department and helping meet the emotional, social, and psychosocial needs of our residents.
  • Assist the Social Services Director/Consultant in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the facility’s social service programs.
  • Assist residents and families in coping with emotional stress related to illness, disability, and long-term care placement.

Matching Summary

The Social Services Assistant plays an important role in supporting the Social Services Department and helping meet the emotional, social, and psychosocial needs of our residents.

Salary

Base: $19.00 – $20.00 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Meet emotional and social needs
  • Coordinate social services
  • Develop social service policies
  • Identify social and emotional needs
  • Assist with discharge planning
  • Maintain resident confidentiality

Nice-to-have

  • Compassionate and organized
  • Motivated team player
  • Strong working relationships

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Prior healthcare or skilled nursing experience preferred
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret regulations
  • Ability to write reports and maintain documentation
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to solve practical problems

Work Rights

Not specified

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