Social Services Assistant

Lakeside Post Acute is Hiring a Rockstar Social Services Assistant! Come be apart of a great team where you can take your career in Social Work to the next level! Schedule : Flexible schedule to balance that work / home life! Pay Range : $24.00-$26.00 / hr (Depending on Experience) At Lakeside Post Acute, patient care isn't just a priority—it's our passion. Be part of a community where compassion and excellence come together, and each day offers new chances to make a meaningful impact. You would be joining a team of professionals dedicated to improving the lives of those they serve and those they work with. What you will be doing :

• Assist the Social Service Director / Consultant in the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing of the social service programs of this facility.
• Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, and other related departments in planning social services, as directed
• Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures for identifying the medically related social and emotional needs of the resident.
• Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family.
• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submitting such to the Director.
• Provide information to residents / families as to Medicare / Medicaid, and other financial assistance programs available to the resident.
• Provide consultation to members of our staff, community agencies, etc., in efforts to solve the needs and problems of the resident through the development of social service programs.
• Record and maintain regular Social Service progress notes indicating response to the treatment plan and / or adjustment to institutional life.
• Assist in making outpatient appointments as ordered and schedule on-site ancillary patient services to include optometry, podiatry, dentistry and psychiatric services.
• Assists in discharge planning with appropriate agencies, entities or individuals to include agency services, equipment and agency referrals.
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with other departments within the facility, and outside community health, welfare and social agencies, to assure that social service programs can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
• Assist in the development of and participate in regularly scheduled orientation and in-service training programs in relation to the social, emotional and medical needs of the residents.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information. Successful candidates : At least one year experience working in social services or social work industry in a long-term care setting a plus! Associates or Bachelors Degree in Human Services or Social Work Preferred! Why Lakeside Post Acute? Competitive pay Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only) 401k with match (Full-time only) Paid Time Off Sick Leave Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities Fun environment and a great staff to work with! Impactful Work : Make a real difference in the lives of our residents. Ready to make a difference? Join us at Lakeside Post Acute and be part of an awesome team dedicated to providing the best care possible! Note : Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

Salary : $24 - $26