Compassionate Social Services Assistant — Admissions & Care

Diversicare Healthcare Services, LLC; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Excellent 401k plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time

Long and Short Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Referral Bonuses

DiversICARE - employee hardship fund

Pay advancement program - OnShift钱包

Job summary

Diversicare Healthcare Services, LLC in Montgomery, AL seeks a Social Services Coordinator to support admissions and Medicaid processes, assist residents and families, and coordinate post-discharge planning.

The role emphasizes compassion, strong communication, and teamwork within a post-acute care setting, with duties spanning eligibility interviews, ICP applications, documentation, and collaboration with the Social Services Director and facility staff.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's in Social Work preferred.
• One year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting.
• Experience with Medicaid ICP qualifications and applications preferred.
• Ability to work with a variety of people in different settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in pre-admission and admission process; provide tours and paperwork as needed.
• Interview clients and families to determine Medicaid eligibility.
• Assist families in applying for ICP approval; attend annual reviews.
• Assist facility bookkeeper with Medicaid status reporting.
• Assist Social Services Director with interviewing residents and families for past/present histories.
• Document progress and update care plans at interdisciplinary conferences.
• Assist residents and families with adjustment to admission to facility.
• Help plan post-discharge services and follow-up care.
• Maintain effective communication with residents, families, health care professionals and staff.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer focus

Diplomacy

Ability to work with diverse people

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s in Social Work

Job description

Diversicare Healthcare Services, LLC in Montgomery, AL seeks a Social Services Coordinator to support admissions and Medicaid processes, assist residents and families, and coordinate post-discharge planning.

The role emphasizes compassion, strong communication, and teamwork within a post-acute care setting, with duties spanning eligibility interviews, ICP applications, documentation, and collaboration with the Social Services Director and facility staff.