Resident Support Services Assistant

Gresham of Cascadia LLC; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Gresham of Cascadia LLC in Oregon is seeking a Social Services Assistant to support the Social Services Manager in the day-to-day operations of the department within a long-term care facility. You will work with residents and families to set goals at admission and plan for discharge, help obtain services like Medicaid applications, and ensure confidentiality and compliance with background checks.

This role emphasizes teamwork, timely attendance, and completing social services evaluations and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Social Services department in day-to-day functions.
• Work with residents and families to outline goals at admission and discharge plans.
• Assist residents in obtaining services such as Medicaid applications or insurance appeals.
• Ensure punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
• Complete social services evaluations and assessments.

Skills

Teamwork

Rapport building

Confidentiality

LTC standards

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Assists the Social Services Manager in all day-to-day functions of the Social Services Department.

Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each

state’s specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.

Essential Functions

• Assists the Social Services department in day-to-day functions.
• Works with the residents, families and other team members to outline goals of their day at admission and the plan to meet those goals and discharge as appropriate.
• Assists resident's/family members in obtaining appropriate forms to gain services, such as Medicaid applications or insurance appeals, as well as services and/or equipment at discharge.
• Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
• Completion of social services evaluations and assessments.

Other Functions

• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set forth in the company’s policies and procedures.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Builds rapport quickly with peers and customers.
• Ability to maintain resident/patient confidentiality.
• Knowledge of accepted standards of practice for long-term care social workers is a plus.

Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Licenses/Certification

• None required.

Experience

• Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.