Social Worker Assistant

Eagleridgepa

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 the planning, development, and implementation of social service programs to meet residents' emotional and social needs

Job Summary

  • The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the planning, development, and implementation of social service programs to meet residents' emotional and social needs.
  • Employees must 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 the planning, development, and implementation of 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 and review department policies annually
  • provide discharge planning and resource coordination

Nice-to-have

  • prior healthcare experience preferred
  • ability to assist with emotional stress coping
  • strong rapport building with community agencies
  • participation in orientation and training programs

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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