Geriatric Social Services Assistant – Care & Resources

Topaz Fiscal Services; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Westside Oaks, a Skilled Nursing Facility, is seeking a dedicated Social Services Assistant in Jacksonville, Florida. You will work with residents, families, and staff to provide psychosocial support, social work services, and connect residents with community resources.

Responsibilities include coordinating discharge planning, developing care plans for psychosocial needs, and educating staff on the social work role.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to communicate effectively with residents, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Review policies as part of the interdisciplinary team to ensure compliance.
• Develop and utilize a listing of community resources for residents and families.
• Document psychosocial progress and needs of residents.
• Support residents and families in advocacy and planning.
• Complete social histories and assessments for residents.
• Participate in an interdisciplinary care plan addressing psychosocial needs.
• Assist with discharge planning and referrals to home care services.
• Educate staff about the social worker role and residents’ psychosocial needs.

Skills

Communication

Assessment

Social work methods

Job description

Westside Oaks, a Skilled Nursing Facility, is seeking a dedicated Social Services Assistant in Jacksonville, Florida. You will work with residents, families, and staff to provide psychosocial support, social work services, and connect residents with community resources.

Responsibilities include coordinating discharge planning, developing care plans for psychosocial needs, and educating staff on the social work role.