Resident Social Services Specialist

Infinity Healthcare Consulting; Momence (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Infinity Healthcare Consulting is seeking a Social Services Aide to assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing social service programs in a care facility. The role ensures residents' medically related emotional and social needs are met and welfare is safeguarded in accordance with regulations and policies.

The position involves assessing new residents, documenting social histories, discharge planning, and ongoing care plan updates while collaborating with

Qualifications

• High school diploma required or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work preferred but not required.
• Ability to document and communicate clearly with residents, families, and staff.
• Familiarity with social services processes within a care facility.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs social service programs.
• Assesses new residents and completes social history, assessments, and discharge planning.
• Maintains social service documentation and updates on a regular basis.
• Educates residents and families about funeral planning and pre-arrangements.
• Completes care plans and coordinates with care teams and departments.
• Interviews residents and families privately to determine needs.
• Coordinates discharge planning and maintains ongoing notes.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work preferred but not required

High school diploma required

Job description

Infinity Healthcare Consulting is seeking a Social Services Aide to assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing social service programs in a care facility. The role ensures residents' medically related emotional and social needs are met and welfare is safeguarded in accordance with regulations and policies.

The position involves assessing new residents, documenting social histories, discharge planning, and ongoing care plan updates while collaborating with