Social Services Assistant Full-time

Garden City Healthcare Center

Modesto, CA, US
Base: $19.00 – $20.00 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Assist social services programs
Coordinate resident 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

  • Assist social services programs
  • Coordinate resident services
  • Develop social service policies
  • Identify resident needs
  • Provide financial assistance information
  • Complete documentation and reports
  • Assist with discharge planning

Nice-to-have

  • Compassionate and organized
  • Motivated team player
  • Cope with emotional stress
  • Maintain strong working relationships
  • Participate in care plan meetings

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Prior healthcare experience preferred
  • Ability to read and interpret regulations
  • Ability to write reports and maintain documentation
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to apply basic math concepts
  • Ability to solve practical problems
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Work Rights

Not specified

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