Social Worker Assistant

Evanterracepa

Assist in social service program development
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 assist residents in achieving the highest practicable level of self-care and independence.
  • The role requires maintaining strict confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information and reporting any unauthorized disclosures.

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 with medical and nursing staff
  • maintain resident confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
  • perform discharge planning and resource coordination
  • document social service progress notes

Nice-to-have

  • experience in healthcare settings preferred
  • ability to assist with emotional support
  • strong communication with families and agencies

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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