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Social Services Assistant

Avante at Ocala
Ocala, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2025

Social Services Assistant Needed!! – Join Avante Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center!

Do you enjoy working with the elderly? Are you passionate about helping others? Let Avante at Ocala be your new work family!

Avante at Ocala Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Social Services Assistant to assist the Social Services department with providing medically related social services.

Essential Job Functions: Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Assist with discharge planning, including arrangements for home health services,

DME, transportation, circulation of post d/c plan of care, mail survey to

discharged residents, post discharge follow-up calls in the log, document steps

taken in the medical record under discharge planning etc. with appropriate

documentation in the medical record.

  • Assist with PASRR Level II paperwork and ensure it is completed timely and

accurately.

  • All duties pertaining to social services office functions such as: filing, faxing,

phone calls, mailing etc.

  • Assist with all room changes and documents in the medical record. Follow up

within 48 hours of the room change and document.

  • Coordinate with Activities staff to obtain personal items, clothing items and

adaptive equipment as needed.

  • Assist with the ICP Medicaid process, including applications for Medicaid.
  • Social Services Assistant is to complete all 3-day Medicare letters in the absence

of the Social Services Director, after appropriate training has been provided.

  • Complete assigned social services audits on a PRN basis to ensure compliance

with state and federal regulations pertaining to advance directives and social

services documentation.

  • Assist with any complaints or formal grievances filed by residents and/or

responsible parties. Provide investigative results to the Administrator and Social

Services Director as applicable. Ensure that the Grievance log is up to date and

grievances are complete and filed appropriately in the Grievance book.

  • Coordinate and assist with all departmental referrals, including dental, eye care,

hearing, podiatry, psychiatry and psychological support.

  • Assist the resident and/or responsible party with the application process for Social

Security representative payee paperwork as needed.

  • Social Services Assistant is encouraged to attend extraneous meetings for

marketing purposes etc. under the direction of the Administrator and Social

Services Director.

Why Avante?

At Avante, we believe in providing the highest quality of care to our residents while fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment for our team.
Benefits You’ll Love:
Competitive Compensation
Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision and more!)
Strong Retirement Plan for Your Future
Paid Time Off & Holidays to Recharge
Tuition Reimbursement – Invest in Your Education
Health & Wellness Programs to Keep You Feeling Your Best
Employee Recognition Programs – Win prizes & an annual cruise!
A Collaborative Work Environment – We value your voice! (Employee surveys, check-ins, & town halls)
Advancement Opportunities – Grow Your Career with Us!

What we are looking for:

  • Must be able to read, write and communicate in English
  • Must be computer proficient with applicable programs i.e. Micro-soft word,

Excel, Outlook and Giftwrap etc.

  • High School Diploma required.
  • Must have at least 3 years’ experience in related field.
  • Long Term Care preferred.


If you are passionate about patient care and a rewarding work environment, Don’t Hesitate- Apply Today!

Avante provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, Veterans' status, national origin, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender, genetic information or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal requirements, Avante complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.


Avante expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, Veterans' status or any other category protected by law. Improper interference with the ability of Avante's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including, discharge.

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