Social Services Assistant

Midtown Center for Health and Rehabilitation is seeking a Social Services Assistant!

Welcome to Midtown, our new and improved center located in the heart of Memphis, just up the road from the Memphis Zoo! We strive for top-quality resident care as well as employee satisfaction. We understand that happy employees lead to happy residents!

Our center features well-lit parking areas in the front and back, equipped with security cameras, as well as a 24/7 receptionist to always ensure your safety and convenience. From cozy outdoor movie nights to fun-themed parties, there is always something exciting on the horizon to bring joy and a sense of community. We take pride in fostering a culture of respect, collaboration, and recognition. At Midtown, you will work in a place where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your efforts are appreciated.

We believe in nurturing our own talent and love to promote from within. We offer training programs, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment that encourages personal and professional growth. We want you to be your best self! Join us and become part of a community that cares for each other as much as we care for our residents.

We also have a great referral program in place! Below is what we currently have per position referred!

LPN= $500

RN= $750

Manager= $1000

We offer our amazing staff:

• Quarterly Micro Raises: Consistently rewarding exceptional performance with quarterly salary increases. Eligible for up to 5.5% raise per year!
• Career Growth Opportunities: We prioritize internal growth and advancement.
• Monthly Staff Appreciation Events: Celebrating our staff's hard work and dedication with parties, giveaways, and prizes.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including health, dental, and vision insurance to support our employees' well-being.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program: Supporting continuous learning and career advancement with financial assistance.
• Retirement Savings Plan: Offering a 401K plan for long-term financial security.
• Shift Differentials: Providing additional compensation for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
• DailyPay Option: Offering flexibility with daily access to earned wages.
• Weekend Warrior Program: Providing premium pay opportunities for weekend shifts.
• Uniforms Offered: Ensuring a unified workplace environment.
• Pay in lieu of benefits (Mod Comp): Competitive compensation options.
• PTO with accruals for full-time employees: Earn more paid time off to support work-life balance.

Assist the Social Services Director in identifying and providing for each resident’s social, emotional and psychological needs, and the continuing development of the resident’s full potential during his/her stay at the facility and to assist in the planning for his/her discharge.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in collecting social history data and in the development of a comprehensive discharge plan, including the MDS and Care Plan for new admits, as directed by the Social Services Director.
• Orient and assist new residents in adjusting to the facility. Assist residents and families with adjustment to changes, including room changes.
• Assist families with the engraving and/or marking of resident’s personal items.
• Review resident’s rights with residents and staff and attend to various personal needs of the residents.
• Document progress notes, which relate to each resident’s care plan when necessary and within policy timeframe.
• Assist in facilitating family group meetings.

Job Requirements:

• At least one (1) year of experience in social work, preferably in a long-term care facility.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
• Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Facility is an equal opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Facility including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.