Resident Social Services Advocate

Advanced Care Center; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Care Center in Clearwater, FL seeks a compassionate Social Services Assistant to support residents’ emotional and social needs under the direction of the Social Services Director.

You will coordinate with families, staff, and community agencies, develop care plans, maintain confidentiality, comply with regulations, and help residents access support services and financial aid.

Qualifications

• Prefer a minimum of one (1) year related experience in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions.
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance as required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure forms, reports, and progress notes are completed with informative descriptions of the services provided and residents' responses to the services.
• Coordinate social services programs with residents, families, staff, 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 needs.
• Assist in developing an assessment and care plan identifying emotional and social problems and goals for each resident.
• Encourage residents to participate in developing and reviewing care plans.
• Participate in assessing, reviewing, and revising care plans at least quarterly.
• Develop and maintain rapport with all services to achieve team effort in a comprehensive care plan.
• Maintain a working knowledge of applicable government regulations and ensure compliance.
• Maintain resident confidentiality.
• Know and comply with residents' rights regulations.
• Review and promptly report resident complaints and grievances to the Social Services Director.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Communication

Confidentiality

Policy adherence

Safety

Job description

Advanced Care Center in Clearwater, FL seeks a compassionate Social Services Assistant to support residents’ emotional and social needs under the direction of the Social Services Director.

You will coordinate with families, staff, and community agencies, develop care plans, maintain confidentiality, comply with regulations, and help residents access support services and financial aid.