Social Services Assistant

About This Role

Assist in the overall operation of the Social Services Department to ensure residents' medically related emotional and social needs are met, while complying with federal, state, and local standards. This role involves developing care plans and providing support to residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Review facility policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
• Participate in reviewing and setting policies concerning resident care and quality of life
• Participate in developing facility social work policies
• 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 psychological wellbeing
• Work with residents, families, and staff to provide support, information, and advocacy for improved quality of life/care
• Complete social history and psychosocial assessments for each resident
• Participate in developing individualized interdisciplinary care plans identifying psychosocial needs and intervention goals
• Ensure or provide therapeutic interventions to assist residents in coping with transition to long-term care
• Ensure or provide support and education to residents'/family members/significant others regarding placement and facility issues
• Provide groups for residents'/family members/significant others as appropriate
• Provide clinical interventions to address catastrophic events during the resident's stay
• Coordinate the resident discharge planning process and make referrals for home care services

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field (sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling or psychology)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field
• Minimum of one year of supervised experience in mental health or human services is preferred

Nice to Have

• Minimum of one year of supervised experience in mental health or human services