What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Services Assistant position at Mission Health Communities?
Providence Living Center in Topeka, KS is looking to hire a Social Services Assistant to join our team. Are you looking for a career with a health care company that will value you? Do you want to be part of a dynamic and caring clinical team? If so, please read on!
This position earns a competitive salary of $14 to $16/hr. We also provide comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, a flexible spending account (FSA), a 401(k) plan, paid time off (PTO), life insurance, continuing education unit (CEU) reimbursement, and daily pay options. If this sounds like the right opportunity in health care for you, apply today!
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN SOCIAL SERVICES ASSISTANT
Develop a social history, social assessment and care plan which identifies pertinent problems and needs, realistic goals to be accomplished and the specific action to be taken in resolution of the problems and/or needs upon admission of each new resident. Document progress notes, which relate to each resident's plan of care when necessary and within policy time frames. Implement staff approaches that address problems, needs or concerns and periodically review. Evaluate the effectiveness of the staff approaches; evaluate changes in the mental and psychosocial assessment. Revise the resident's plan of care according to his/her needs. Actively participate in interdisciplinary Care Plan meetings. Assess each resident's potential for discharge and assist the resident and family in discharge and placement planning.
Organize family groups to promote communications, education and support between family members, facility staff and administration, and provide counseling as needed. Assist in the education of the community regarding aging, rights of residents, facility services and other related topics.
Qualifications For An Social Services Assistant
This full-time position works 8-hour shifts.
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? If you feel that you would be right for this job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you.
If you are interested in becoming part of Providence Living Center team, apply here!
This position earns a competitive salary of $14 to $16/hr. We also provide comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, a flexible spending account (FSA), a 401(k) plan, paid time off (PTO), life insurance, continuing education unit (CEU) reimbursement, and daily pay options. If this sounds like the right opportunity in health care for you, apply today!
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN SOCIAL SERVICES ASSISTANT
Develop a social history, social assessment and care plan which identifies pertinent problems and needs, realistic goals to be accomplished and the specific action to be taken in resolution of the problems and/or needs upon admission of each new resident. Document progress notes, which relate to each resident's plan of care when necessary and within policy time frames. Implement staff approaches that address problems, needs or concerns and periodically review. Evaluate the effectiveness of the staff approaches; evaluate changes in the mental and psychosocial assessment. Revise the resident's plan of care according to his/her needs. Actively participate in interdisciplinary Care Plan meetings. Assess each resident's potential for discharge and assist the resident and family in discharge and placement planning.
Organize family groups to promote communications, education and support between family members, facility staff and administration, and provide counseling as needed. Assist in the education of the community regarding aging, rights of residents, facility services and other related topics.
Qualifications For An Social Services Assistant
- High school diploma
- SSD certificate or willing to obtain
- Ability to be physically present onsite at the community
- Good listening skills
- Ability to use Word and Excel, email, and have intermediate computer skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with all HIPPA regulations
- Desire to work with the elderly
This full-time position works 8-hour shifts.
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? If you feel that you would be right for this job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you.
If you are interested in becoming part of Providence Living Center team, apply here!
Salary : $14 - $16