What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Services Assistant position at Hale Makua?
Join our caring ohana as a Social Services Assistant – Support Residents and Families with Aloha at Hale Makua!
At Hale Makua, we believe that caring goes beyond clinical needs - it's about connection, dignity, and community. We're looking for a Social Services Assistant with a caring spirit and a heart for service to help our residents feel supported and valued. This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger - improving lives through compassion and aloha every day.
The Company:
We are Ohana Pacific Health. We positively impact thousands of lives each year with the "Ohana Experience", an organizational culture based on excellence and genuine care.
- Hawaii's largest, locally owned post-acute healthcare company.
- Our vision is to transform how healthcare is provided throughout Hawaii.
The Location:
Hale Makua Health Services is a Maui based non-profit that improves the well-being of those in its care through compassionate personalized health services. We are devoted to helping Maui's Elders live their best lives. Hale Makua's Wailuku location is a 90-bed nursing facility.
The Position:
We're looking for passionate Social Services Assistant to provide range of services to community residents and families from the time of admission, during their stay and through discharge appropriate to the resident's needs.
- Completes resident social histories, discharge plans, and also develops care plans as part of the inter-disciplinary team.
- Ensures on-going psychosocial assessment and assists residents with access to additional services as needed throughout their stay at Hale Makua Health Services.
Requirements:
- Graduate from a recognized college or university with specialized training or degree in human services field including but not limiting to sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling and psychology or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- One year of experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals.
- Current and valid 2 Step TB clearance and health review (can be done in-house).
The Benefits:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)Extended Sick Leave (ESL) benefits
- Tuition ReimbursementScholarship Opportunities
- Medical/Dental/Vision/401K Match
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
- Mission Driven OhanaDedicated Team Culture
- Competitive pay and benefits
Ohana Pacific Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal or state law. Learn more: EEO is the Law and EEO is the Law Supplement. Ohana Pacific Health participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more at: E-Verify
Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact our Talent Acquisitions team.