Social Service Assistant

Vasona Creek Healthcare Center; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flexibility

Culture: supportive, collaborative, &s

Job summary

Vasona Creek Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and organized Social Service Assistant to join our team part-time. You will work closely with our Social Services team to support patients, residents, and their families. This role ensures our residents receive necessary emotional support, community resources, and discharge planning.

If you want to make a meaningful impact in healthcare, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate's in Social Work, Psychology, or related field highly preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience in a long-term care, skilled nursing, or healthcare setting is preferred.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to speak empathetically with residents and families.
• Organization: High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple administrative tasks.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and basic office software.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents and families with admission and discharge planning.
• Identify social and emotional needs of residents and coordinate appropriate interventions.
• Maintain accurate, confidential documentation and electronic social service records.
• Coordinate with community agencies to secure external resources for residents.
• Help residents resolve grievances or concerns to ensure an optimal care experience.
• Participate in multidisciplinary care planning meetings.

Skills

Empathy & compassion

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Documentation & record-keeping

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree in Social Work / Psychology / related field

Tools

EHR systems

Office software

Job description

Job Title: Social Service Assistant full time

Company: Vasona Creek Healthcare

Pay Range: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Schedule: Part-time hours distributed across the week

Job Summary

Vasona Creek Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and organized Social Service Assistant to join our team part-time. You will work closely with our Social Services team to support patients, residents, and their families. This role ensures our residents receive necessary emotional support, community resources, and discharge planning. If you want to make a meaningful impact in healthcare, we invite you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist residents and families with the admission and discharge planning processes.
• Identify social and emotional needs of residents and coordinate appropriate interventions.
• Maintain accurate, confidential documentation and electronic social service records.
• Coordinate with community agencies to secure external resources for residents.
• Help residents resolve grievances or concerns to ensure an optimal care experience.
• Participate in multidisciplinary care planning meetings.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: High school diploma required; Associate's in Social Work, Psychology, or a related human services field is highly preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience in a long-term care, skilled nursing, or healthcare setting is preferred.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to speak empathetically with residents and families.
• Organization: High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple administrative tasks.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and basic office software.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour.
• Flexibility: Part-time hours spread across the week to help balance your personal schedule.
• Culture: A supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven team environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.