Social Services Assistant/ Discharge Planner

Overview

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Early Access to Paycheck with Earned Wage Access is available for Hourly Associates (outside of CA)

  Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us!  You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness.  Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.  Additional benefits offered include, but are not limited to:

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Adoption Reimbursement Benefits
• Variety of Associate Discounts

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

 

To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

Responsibilities

Assists the Director of Social Services in the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing of the social service programs of the community.

Meets with administration, medical, nursing staff, and other related departments in planning social services, as directed. Involves the residents/families in planning social service programs when possible.

Interviews resident/families in a private and confidential setting regarding personal information. Information obtained can include but is not limited to: personal and family problems, and past illnesses.

Provides consultation to members of our staff and community agencies, in efforts to solve the needs and problems of the residents through the development of social service programs.

Performs administrative requirements (completing necessary forms, reports, etc.), and submits completed forms to the Director.

Records and maintains regular Social Service progress notes indicating response to the treatment plan and/or adjustment to the new living setting.

Provides information to residents/families about Medicare, Medicaid, and other financial assistance programs available. Participates in community planning related to the interests and needs of the residents and families.

Refers residents/families to appropriate social service agencies when the community cannot provide for the services or needs of the resident.

Participates in discharge planning, development, implementation of social care plans, and resident assessments.

Compiles and maintains a social service directory listing available for community resources.

Compiles information on discharge plans and presents it to appropriate committee, as required.

Assists in making appointments and arranging transportation for the resident/family as requested or appropriate.

Assists in the development, administration, and coordination of department policies and procedures.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Qualifications

Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) is required.

 

Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special RequirementsNone

 

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing
• Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
• Walking
• Sitting
• Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage.
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Talk or hear
• Ability to lift: Up to 25 pounds
• Requires Travel: Occasionally
• Vision

Management/Decision MakingMakes standard and routine decisions based on detailed guidelines with little independent judgment. Problems are generally solved with clear, detailed guidelines or by reporting them to a supervisor.

 

Knowledge and SkillsHas a basic level of a skill and can follow written or verbal instructions. Has basic technical skills to complete a few repetitive and well-defined duties. Has a basic knowledge of the organization in order to answer basic questions. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served. Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept. Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public. Leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel. Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level in which they are currently functioning.

 

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Salary Range Information

$21.84 - $27.29 / hour

Salary : $22 - $27