Geriatric Social Services Specialist — Discharge & Planning

Evergreen Healthcare Group; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Village Health Care in Gresham, Oregon is seeking a Social Services Assistant to support the Social Services Director in addressing residents’ social, emotional, and psychological needs and to aid in discharge planning.

The role includes conducting social services evaluations, arranging for services, and coordinating with facility staff while ensuring confidentiality and regulatory compliance. Requires an Associate’s degree and 1–2 years in geriatrics; salary is $25-$30 per hour DOE.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate’s Degree and meets State certification requirements.
• A minimum of 1 to 2 years working in geriatrics.

Responsibilities

• Meet with resident and family to review policies on advance directives, resident rights and non-discrimination.
• Conduct and document a social services evaluation, including identification of resident problems/needs.
• Provide/arrange for social work services as indicated by resident/family needs.
• Assist resident with financial planning as needed.
• Keep the resident’s family informed of problems, transfers, and level changes.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s Degree

Job description

Village Health Care in Gresham, Oregon is seeking a Social Services Assistant to support the Social Services Director in addressing residents’ social, emotional, and psychological needs and to aid in discharge planning.

The role includes conducting social services evaluations, arranging for services, and coordinating with facility staff while ensuring confidentiality and regulatory compliance. Requires an Associate’s degree and 1–2 years in geriatrics; salary is $25-$30 per hour DOE.