What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Services Designee position at Kidron Bethel Village?
Position Overview:
The primary responsibilities of the Social Service Designee is to assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing social service programs in accordance with current federal, state and local regulations, as well as our established policies and procedures, to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis.
Essential Job Functions:
- Assist the Social Service Director in the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing of the social service programs of this facility.
- Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of social care plans and resident programs.
- Interview resident/family as necessary and in a private setting.
- Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc. and submitting such to the Social Worker as required.
- Involve the resident/family in planning social service programs when possible.
- Assist in arranging transportation to other facilities, appointments, and events when necessary.
- Refer resident/family to appropriate resources and/or social service agencies when the facility does not provide the services or needs of the resident.
- Provide information to resident/family regarding Medicare/Medicaid, and other financial assistance programs available to the residents.
- Provide consolation 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.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Must be at least eighteen [18] years of age.
- Must have completed Social Service Designee program or be willing to complete Social Service Designee program within 1-year of hire date.
- Prefer a minimum of one year of experience in social services, skilled nursing care, or other related medical facilities.
Physical Requirements:
Light Work – Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls