Job Description:

Our healthcare team is seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented, social worker assistant with excellent customer service skills to join our team as our Social Services Assistant. This assistant, under the direction and supervision of the Social Services Director, is responsible for implementing the social services function of the Center in accordance with residents’ needs, government regulations, and company policies so as to maintain each resident at his/her maximum potential.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that necessary forms, reports, and progress notes are properly completed and contain informative descriptions of the services provided and the residents’ responses to the services.
• Coordinate, as assigned, the social services programs with the residents, their families, staff members, and community agencies through interviews, consultations, and direct involvement in the programs.
• Provide information to residents and their families concerning available support agencies and financial assistance programs to meet the needs of the residents.
• Participate in assessing, reviewing, and revising care plans as required, at least quarterly.
• Encourage residents to participate in the development and review of care plans.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Prefer a minimum of one (1) year related experience in a healthcare setting.

• Completion of post-secondary education and be able to read, write and follow oral and written directions.

• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance as required.

• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance as required.

• Must be a licensed social worker or Licensed Practical Nurse in the state employed, or otherwise, be able to meet state and federal regulations.

• Education

  Entry Level (0-2 years)

• Experience

  High School Diploma/GED

Benefits/Perks:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance

Location:

Suffolk, VA