What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Services Assistant position at Riverwood Health Care Center?
Social Services Assistant needed for premier nursing facility. Come join our winning team!
This is an entry level clerical position and a great opportunity if you’d like to have a career in healthcare or social services.
If you have good organization and communication skills, a positive attitude and the desire to serve others - we will train!
Our Mission: We are professionals committed to serving others, nurturing life, and promoting an individual’s ability to thrive.
Position Summary:
Assists Social Services Director with planning, organizing, documenting, evaluating, and ensuring the needs of patients are met timely to support and improve their medically related emotional and social needs in accordance with all laws, regulations and policies that govern the facility and department.
Qualifications: If you meet the below – please apply!
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Previous experience in social services or skilled nursing preferred
- Outstanding communication (verbal and written) skills
- Ability to remain calm and professional in all work-related situations
- Strong organizational skills, ability to multitask and confidentiality required
Responsibilities:
- Assists the Director of Social Services in the day-to-day operation of the department
- Answers phones, takes notes, coordinates transportation for patients/residents as needed
- Supports patients and families in finding resources to meet their needs through research, education, relationships with community agencies, etc.
- Provides Medicare/Medicaid and financial information when requested
- Maintains accurate social service progress notes
- Updates the social services log and/or directory(ies) as needed or instructed
- Plans and organizes time and duties to efficiently maintain caseloads
- Protects residents’ files and information per company policies and HIPAA requirements
- Follows all safety and other company policies
- Treats everyone at work kindly, escalating issues professionally when needed
Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverages with company paying majority of costs for Medical HMO (with buy up plan options available)
- 401(k) with company match (company match begins after 1 year of service)
- Company paid Life and disability insurance
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)
- Employee Assistance program
- Identity Theft and Travel insurance protections
- Bene-Hub employee sponsored discount programs and more….
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
*Benefits available to full-time employees.
Company Introduction
We are a skilled nursing facility committed to serving others, nurturing life, and promoting an individual’s ability to thrive. As a top-tier, 24-hour nursing home in Stockton, we pride ourselves on providing state-of-the-art rehabilitation and nursing services.
Salary : $31,700 - $40,200