What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Services Assistant position at FOOTHILLS REHABILITATION CENTER?
Position Summary
The Social Services Assistant provides assistance to the Social Services department to ensure all medically related emotional and social needs of patients are met in accordance with all applicable laws, and regulations.
Specific Job Requirements:
- Assist with obtaining consent forms and signatures from residents/families for medical release forms and services. Gather pertinent information from residents/families as directed by the Social Services Director.
- Provide support during discharge planning, referrals to home health care, hospice, other long term care/assisted living facilities, etc.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Must be knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility.
- Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department.
- Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
- Must be able to assist with the social services program to meet the medically related social and emotional needs of patients as well as Federal, State, corporate, and division guidelines.
- Must be able to assist social worker(s) in supporting patients and families through education, financial planning assistance, liaison with community agencies, etc.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor Degree in Social Work (BSW) Or A Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Counseling, or other relevant behavioral science field in which clinical training and experience is a program requirement
- Fingerprint Clearance Card Level I
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Social Service: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person