Social Services Assistant

NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED - WILLING TO TRAIN!

Responsibilities

• Review facility policies and procedures as part of the facility’s interdisciplinary team to assure compliance with state and federal regulations

community at large

• Complete a social history and psychosocial assessment for each resident that identifies social, emotional, and psychological needs
• Participate in the development of a written, interdisciplinary plan of care for each resident that identifies the psychosocial needs/issues of the resident, the goals to be accomplished for those

needs/issues, and the appropriate social worker interventions

• Ensure or provide therapeutic interventions to assist residents in coping with their transition and adjustment to a long-term care facility, including their social, emotional, and psychological

needs

• Ensure or provide support and education to residents/family members/significant others to assist in their understanding of placement and facility issues in addition to referring them to the appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide the needed services.
• Provide groups for residents/family members/significant others as appropriate to their needs
• Provide clinical interventions to address catastrophic events that occur during the resident’s stay in the facility
• Coordinate the resident discharge planning process and make referrals for appropriate home care services prior to the resident’s return to the community
• Educate staff regarding the role of the social worker in the facility and the psychosocial needs of the residents and their families/significant others including the problems of aging and disability.
• Educate staff regarding cultural diversity and each staff member’s importance when caring for residents. Educate staff regarding residents’ rights and how to recognize and prevent abuse,

neglect and mistreatment

• Educate residents and families/significant others regarding their rights and responsibilities, effective problem solving and the extent of community, health and social services that are available to them, including those necessary for effective discharge planning.
• Supervise students assigned to social services in accordance with the respective school guidelines and monitor and document the progress of their work
• Maintain log of facility grievances
• Review grievance log with Administrator on a monthly basis so he may sign-off on resolved grievances while investigating any open grievances
• Assist with facility grievances to ensure they are accounted for and resolved within 7 days. If not resolved in 7 days, the Administrator must be informed as to what issues are hindering the resolution
• Social Services Director must always review any documents given to governmental bodies or third parties with the Administrator prior to submittal to said agencies
• Social Services Assistant must maintain monthly resident discharge log of residents for the purpose of follow-up calls
• Participate in reviewing and setting policies concerning resident care and quality of life
• Participate in developing facility social work policies
• Develop, maintain and utilize a listing of current community resources that are useful to residents and their families/significant others
• Participate in quality assurance interdisciplinary team meetings
• Understand and meet all government requirements for social service documentation
• Document progress in meeting the psychosocial needs of residents
• Work with the interdisciplinary team and administration to promote and protect resident rights and the psychological well-being of each resident. Prevent and address resident abuse as mandated by law and professional licensure
• Identify community changes and opportunities such as legislation, regulations and programs that affect nursing home residents
• Work with residents, families, significant others and staff to provide support, information and organization for taking a more proactive role in self advocacy to improve the quality of life/care for individual residents and those who live and work within the nursing home and the

Experience

• The nursing home social worker must have skills in communication, assessment and social work methods and techniques.
• Must have a working understanding of social systems along with the ability to implement pertinent state and federal regulations.

This position requires a compassionate individual who is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of those they serve.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.41 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $24