This is an Interim Social Services Designee position

• Assist the Social Service Director/Consultant 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 residents/families as necessary and in a private setting.
• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc. and submitting such to the Administrator as required.
• Involve the resident/family in planning social service programs when possible.
• Assist in arranging transportation to other facilities when necessary.
• Refer resident/families to appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide the services or needs of the resident.
• Provide information to resident/families as to medicare/medicaid, and other financial assistance programs available to the resident.
• 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.
• Others as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed by the Administrator.
• Some expereince in a long term care or skilled nursing facility setting is preferred.

Job Types: Contract, Temporary

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Patient demographics:

• Older adults

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person