Social Services Assistant

Job Description

The Social Services Assistant will work closely with the Social Services Director to ensure the residents psychosocial, mental, and emotional needs are being met.

The successful candidate will have a knowledge of medical records procedures, HIPAA compliance regulations, intermediate to advanced computer skills, and a desire to support the residents who live in our facility.

• Meet with administration, medical, nursing staff and other related departments in planning social service programs when possible.
• Interview resident/families in a private and confidential setting regarding personal information.
• Provide consultation to members of our staff and community agencies, in efforts to solve the needs and problems of the residents through the development of social service programs.
• Perform administrative requirements (completing necessary forms, reports, etc.) and submits completed forms to the Director.
• Records and maintains regular Social Service progress notes indicating response to the treatment plan and/or adjustment to the new living setting.
• assist in making appointments and arranging transportation for the resident/family as requested or appropriate.
• Assist in the development, administration and coordination of department policies and procedures.