Social Services Assistant

The Palms at Florence Nursing and Rehab -

The Palms at Florence, a skilled nursing facility,   is looking to add to its current Social Services Department.

FUNCTION :  The primary purpose of this position is to assist in implementing, evaluating and participating in the overall operation of the social services department and admit residents in an efficient manner in accordance with established facility policies and procedures and as directed by your supervisor.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES :

SOCIAL SERVICES

• Implement the social services programs of this facility under the direction of the Administrator and the Director of Social Services.
• Participate in the facility assessment and assess individual social services needs and resources.
• Assist in obtaining resources from community social, health and welfare agencies to meet the needs of the resident.
• Assist residents, representatives and families with seeking financial assistance, discharge planning (including collaboration with community agencies) and referrals to other community agencies.
• Provide residents with information concerning resident rights, living wills, etc.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as directed.
• Participate in the development of a resident-centered care plan for each resident.
• Involve the resident / family in planning individualized objectives and goals for the resident.
• Communicate the social, psychological and emotional needs of the resident / family to other members of the IDT.
• Complete and sign social services components of the Minimum Data Set (MDS), Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) or cognitive assessment.
• Ensure that the discharge needs of each resident are identified and result in the development of a discharge plan for each resident.

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