Social Worker Assistant

Lamesahealthcare

Assist in social service program planning
Coordinate discharge planning with agencies
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.
  • Staff are required to maintain strict confidentiality of all resident care information and report any suspected incidents of fraud or unauthorized disclosure.

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 discharge planning with agencies
  • Maintain resident confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
  • Provide information on Medicare/Medicaid assistance
  • Document social service progress notes regularly

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in healthcare settings preferred
  • Ability to work collaboratively with medical staff
  • Strong communication skills for family consultation
  • Willingness to assist in emergency evacuations

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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