Social Services Assistant

Hilltopparkpa

Assist in social service program planning
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 obtain resources from community agencies to support resident well-being.
  • The role requires maintaining strict confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information.

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 planning
  • Coordinate with medical and nursing staff
  • Maintain resident confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
  • Develop discharge plans with community agencies
  • Document social service progress notes

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in healthcare settings preferred
  • Ability to assist with emotional stress and anxiety
  • Strong rapport building with families and staff
  • Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid assistance

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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