Social Services Assistant

Social Services Assistant

Salinas Valley Post Acute is seeking a Social Services Assistant to join the team full time. Starting Rate: $23 per hour.

As a Social Services Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the emotional, social, and physical well-being of residents under the direction of the Social Service Director. This position requires a compassionate, organized, and resourceful individual to help manage and deliver social services programs and resources.

Key Responsibilities:

• Resident and family support:
• Assess residents' social and emotional needs and assist them in adjusting to their institutional life.
• Help residents achieve the highest possible level of independence and self-care.
• Provide emotional support to residents and their families coping with illness, stress, and anxiety.
• Administrative and care coordination:
• Maintain detailed and regular social service progress notes.
• Assist with discharge planning, including coordinating with outside agencies and arranging for necessary equipment and services.
• Schedule on-site and off-site patient appointments for services like optometry, podiatry, and dentistry.
• Perform administrative duties, such as completing forms and reports.
• Resource and program management:
• Inform residents and families about available financial programs, including Medicare and Medicaid.
• Connect residents with community health and social welfare resources.
• Assist in developing and implementing social service policies and procedures.
• Participate in community planning and department meetings.

Qualifications:

• Education: A high school diploma or GED is required. An Associate or Bachelor's degree is preferred.

• Experience: Prior experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.

• Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to interpret documents and regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving and reasoning skills.
• Proficiency with standard office equipment and computer use.