What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Services Liaison position at Regency Albany?
We are Regency Albany, a skilled nursing community located in the heart of the Willamette Valley. We are looking for caring & compassionate resident-minded individuals to join our team.
As Social Services Assistant, you assist in providing for residents' social, emotional, and psychological needs. You plan for residents' discharge and ensure they reach their full potential.
You will:
- Support individual needs, preferences, routines, concerns, and choices
- Arrange needed adaptive equipment, clothing, personal items, and referrals to outside agencies
- Coordinate social services with the management team
- Document in the patient clinical record
- Communicate with and encourage the family to participate in care planning
- Provide residents with information concerning resident rights, living wills, etc. Explain as necessary
- Report to community Administrator/ Social Services Director
You currently:
- Promote resident rights, dignity, and confidentiality standards
- Problem-solve creatively, are organized, and flexible.
- Display excellent written and oral communication skills
- Prefer one to two years working in geriatrics/long-term care.
- Must have Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work.
Our full-time Benefits:
- Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Vacation/Sick/Paid Time Off (PTO)-Based on State
- Paid Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Discounts (movies, restaurants, gifts, & more)
- 401-K
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.