Social Worker Assistant

North Houston Transitional Care

Assist in social service program development
Coordinate discharge planning with agencies
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 with medical staff, families, and community agencies to ensure the highest practicable level of self-care and 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 medically related emotional and social needs of residents.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • assist in social service program development
  • coordinate discharge planning with agencies
  • maintain resident confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
  • provide consultation on Medicare/Medicaid assistance
  • document social service progress notes regularly

Nice-to-have

  • prior healthcare experience preferred
  • strong rapport building with community agencies
  • ability to assist with emotional stress coping
  • experience in budget development support

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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