Psych-Social Assistant

JOB SUMMARY: The purpose of this position is to conduct and document group and one-to-one programs, meeting the psycho-social needs of the residents and demonstrating progress toward their goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a high school diploma.
• Demonstrate adequate English oral and writing skills.
• Must have a high level of organizational skills, initiative, creativity, and communicate well with others.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be physically and mentally capable of performing routine, repetitive job duties.
• Uses skill and understanding in handling residents.
• Be considerate, pleasant, and professional in the performance of his/her duties.
• Must have compassion, tolerance, and understanding for the elderly.
• Knowledge of JCAHO, OBRA, IDPH, and HFS regulations.

MAIN DUTIES:

• Support the facility's philosophy of care and strive to achieve its goals and objectives.
• Meet with groups three (3) times a week according to schedule.
• Carry out one-on-one intervention three (3) times a week according to schedule.
• Follow schedule for group and one-to-one programs.
• Write monthly progress notes in a timely fashion.
• Chart daily attendance in group activities.
• Prepare and complete monthly lesson plans.
• Follow through with approach and goals developed.
• Identify and communicate with Psycho-Social Director regarding any needed change in goals, programs, schedule, etc.
• Complete care plan as needed.
• Organize paperwork including:
• a) schedule of program meeting times and places
• b) list of one-on-ones and group members
• c) group protocols
• d) attendance
• e) current goals or copies of evaluations and reassessments as needed
• f) lesson plan
• Assure that work schedules are followed.
• Maintain the confidentiality of resident information and honor his/her personal and property rights.
• Attend Psycho-Social department meetings and others as directed.
• Attend and participate in in-service educational classes and on-the-job training programs as scheduled or as directed.
• Turn in Day Off Request forms, supply sheets, and annual medical examinations in a timely fashion.
• Follow established fire, disaster, safety, infection control, and evacuation policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Psycho-Social Services and Administrator.

Job Type: Full-time