What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Services Assistant position at Dove Healthcare?
Dove Healthcare - West Eau Claire | 1405 Truax Blvd Eau Claire, WI 54703
Shift Schedule:
- full-time and part-time position
- days
We are seeking a qualified person to be part of our interdisciplinary team that provides social service case management to short-term and long-term residents.
Working as a resident and family social service assistant, you will be responsible for:
- advocating for resident rights
- evaluating and meeting resident psycho-social needs
- arranging for services such as hospice
- developing a comprehensive assessment and resident-based care plans
- exercising independent judgment, making sound decisions, and exhibiting flexibility when needed
- ensuring and providing therapeutic interventions to assist residents in coping with their transition and adjustment to their placement
- serving as liaison between residents, families, the facility, and outside agencies
- providing oversight for our long-term care residents psycho/social needs
Required Qualifications
- bachelor's degree in social work or in a human services field including but not limited to: gerontology, sociology, rehabilitation, counseling, psychology.
- excellent communication and listening skills
- ability to organize and prioritize effectively
- good problem solving and assertiveness skills
Health and Wellness Benefits
- choose your own health insurance - our benefit design offers the flexibility to choose the plan that works best for you and your family!
- company paid life and AD&D insurance
- dental and vision Insurance
- wellness incentives, including onsite gyms, health club reimbursement, weight loss program reimbursement
- supplemental benefits, including short-term disability, life insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, hospital indemnity, cancer
- paid time off (PTO)
- floating holiday
- employee assistance program (EAP)
Financial Benefits
- early wage access through DailyPay
- childcare assistance - up to 20%
- 401k, with company match
- financial planning resources
- referral bonus - up to $700 per referral
Career Development
- tuition reimbursement / scholarship opportunities
- continuing education
- career mapping
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or Veteran status.
About Dove Healthcare
Dove Healthcare consists of 11 skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, six assisted living residences, and three independent living complexes in Barron, Bloomer, Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire, Fennimore, Lodi, Osseo, Rice Lake, Spooner, St. Croix Falls, and Superior.
Our core services include inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, post-hospital care, ventilator care, skilled nursing, long-term and end-of-life care, as well as senior independent living, assisted living, and memory care.
As an innovative healthcare provider and community partner, we provide compassionate care and service to meet the needs of those who depend on us. We commit to excellence through adherence to high standards, disciplined leadership, and mutual respect for all.
For more information, visit dovehealthcare.com.
