Social Services Assistant

Claremontal

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, developing, and directing the facility's social service programs to meet residents' emotional and social needs

Job Summary

  • The primary purpose of this position is to assist in planning, developing, and directing the facility's social service programs to meet residents' emotional and social needs.
  • Employees will coordinate social service activities with other departments and assist residents in achieving the highest practicable level of self-care and independence.
  • 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, developing, and directing the facility's social service programs to meet residents' emotional and social needs.

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

  • prior healthcare experience preferred
  • ability to assist with emotional problems
  • experience with Medicare/Medicaid assistance
  • strong rapport building with families

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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