Social Worker Assistant

Ridgeway Post Acute

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 must coordinate social service activities with other departments and community agencies to ensure the highest level of well-being for each resident.
  • The role requires maintaining strict confidentiality of all resident care 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 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
  • complete administrative forms and progress notes
  • participate in discharge planning activities

Nice-to-have

  • experience in healthcare settings preferred
  • ability to work with emotional problems
  • strong communication with families and agencies
  • knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid programs

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Prior health-care experience preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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