Social Services Assistant

Pacific Care Center is looking for a Social Services Assistant to join our wonderful team!

Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule Days: Mon-Fri
Scheduled Hours: 9am-5p (hours may vary)

Pacific Care and Rehabilitation Center, a long-term care facility specializing in skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, is seeking a dedicated Social Services Assistant to join our compassionate team. As a Social Services Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing support and assistance to our residents in need of social work and behavioral health services.

Job Responsibilities:

• 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 the development, administering, and coordinating of department policies and procedures.
• Review department policies and procedures, at least annually, and participate in making recommended changes.
• 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.
• Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of social care plans and resident assessments.
• Interview residents/families as necessary and in a private setting.
• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submitting such to the Director.
• Involve the resident/family in planning social service programs when possible.
• Assist in arranging transportation to other facilities when necessary.
• Refer resident/families to appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide the services or needs of the resident.
• Provide information to resident/families as to Medicare/Medicaid, and other financial assistance programs available to the resident. Provide direct assistance and support to residents/families with the process of application, submission, and coordination with the relevant programs and their offices.
• Obtain information concerning the resident’s personal and family problems, past illnesses, etc., by developing a Social Service Data Record.
• 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.
• Assist in the review and updating of departmental job descriptions at least annually.
• Record and maintain regular Social Service progress notes indicating response to the treatment plan and/or adjustment to institutional life.
• Maintain a quality working relationship with the medical profession and other health related facilities and organizations.
• Compile and maintain a social service directory listing available community resources.
• Compile information on discharge plans and present to appropriate committee as required.
• Coordinate social service activities with other departments as necessary.
• Work with the facility’s consultants as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.
• Make routine visits to residents and perform services as necessary.
• Maintain contact with the resident’s family, involving them with non-medical progress reports as necessary.
• Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Administrator concerning the operation of the social service department.
• Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished.
• Assist in making appointments for the resident/family as requested or appropriate.
• Perform charting duties as necessary.
• Work with emotional problems including assisting resident/family with anxieties and stress caused by illness and admission to the facility, difficulties in coping with residual physical disabilities, fears related to helplessness and death, and the need for institutional and specialized care.
• Assist in providing solutions for social and practical environmental problems including seeking financial assistance, discharge planning (including collaboration with community agencies), and referrals to other community agencies when specialized assistance is required.
• Evaluate social and family information and assist in determining plan for social treatment.
• Assist in interpreting social, psychological, and emotional needs of the resident/family to the medical staff, attending physician, and other resident care team members.
• Assist in obtaining resources from community social, health and welfare agencies to meet the needs of 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.
• Others as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed by the consultant or Administrator.

Our company mission is to dignify Long Term Care in the eyes of the world. Our facility's success is dependent upon our highly motivated clinical professionals working to improve business operations. Our leadership team is driven to provide exceptional service by cultivating a workforce that is dedicated to upholding our company s mission of delivering care with compassion and integrity. We value innovation and creativity in our buildings and love a healthy debate that challenges us to learn and grow.

Our Core Values:
Customer Second, Employee First
Accountability
Passion for Learning
Love one Another
Intelligent Risk Taking
Celebration
Ownership

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

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

Ability to Commute:

• Hoquiam, WA 98550 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hoquiam, WA 98550: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $22