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Job Description

Our facility provides a professional environment with multi-generational and experienced staff working collaboratively all with a common goal of caring for each resident just like they're a member of our family - join us in providing that care!

See how providing this special care makes a difference in your life!

We are in search of a Social Worker Assistant - Under the direction of the Social Services Director, the following position assist with:

• Implement social service interventions that achieve treatment goals, address resident needs, link social supports, physical care and physical environment to enhance quality of life.

• Consult with, coordinate social services activities with administration, medical and nursing services, consultants and other related departments, and implement changes as required.

• Ensure that necessary forms, reports and progress notes are properly completed and contain informative descriptions of the services provided and the residents’ responses to the services.

• Participate in community planning, development and implementation of social care plans, resident assessments and discharge planning to meet the needs of the facility, the residents and their families.

• Coordinate the social services programs with the residents, their families, staff members and community agencies through interviews, consultations and direct involvement in the programs.

• Provide information to residents and their families concerning available support agencies and financial assistance programs to meet the needs of the residents.

• Maintain incident and accident reports related to behavior management and elopement.

• Maintain effective relationships and open communication with residents, families, staff, community and outside healthcare resources.

• Participate in pre-admission planning and placement of residents in the facility.

  Qualifications:

Previous experience in social services, long term care preferredAbility to deal tactfully and positively with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agency personnel, and the general publicMust have patience, tact, enthusiasm, and positive attitude toward the elderly and disabledMust be able to speak, read, write, and understand English

We offer the following benefits for you and your family:

• Competitive Wages

• Elite Low Cost Gold Plan Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Vision Insurance

• 401K with company match

• Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation

Requirements