The primary purpose of this position is to assist in directing social service programs to ensure the emotional and social needs of residents are met individually
Job Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in directing social service programs to ensure the emotional and social needs of residents are met individually.
The role involves collaboration with administration, medical, nursing staff, and community agencies to coordinate and improve social service activities.
The position requires maintaining confidentiality, reporting suspected fraud, and assisting residents and families with financial assistance programs such as Medicare and Medicaid.
Matching Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in directing social service programs to ensure the emotional and social needs of residents are met individually.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
planning and implementing social service programs
coordination with medical and nursing staff
maintaining social service progress notes
assisting residents with emotional and social needs
knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid programs
confidentiality of resident care information
Nice-to-have
community planning participation
developing department policies and procedures
assisting in discharge planning
participation in orientation and in-service training
budget development assistance
problem solving with limited standardization
Key Requirements
high school diploma or equivalent
prior health-care experience preferred
ability to read and interpret business and technical documents
ability to write reports and correspondence
ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization