Social Service Assistant

Avalon Health Care Group; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Social Service Assistant at Southern Utah Veterans Home in Ivins, UT provides essential support to residents, helping with social, emotional, and daily living needs in a respectful, veteran-centered environment.

You will work closely with veterans, their families, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate services, activities, and resources, while maintaining confidentiality and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Experience in social services or healthcare is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work with elderly veterans and families.
• Basic computer skills and documentation proficiency.
• Compassionate, patient, and professional demeanor.
• Pass background checks and meet state/federal requirements for working in a veterans home.

Responsibilities

• Assist social workers in resident assessments and documentation.
• Provide direct support to residents by facilitating social activities and promoting engagement.
• Coordinate resident services, including transportation, appointments, and community resources.
• Serve as a liaison between residents, families, and staff to communicate needs and concerns.
• Support discharge planning and follow-up services as directed by social services staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all regulatory and organizational policies.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to care planning discussions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Veterans care

Computer skills

Documentation systems

Compassion

Education

LCSW

Bachelor's in Social Work

Job description

Southern Utah Veterans Home, Ivins, Utah is now hiring a dedicated Social Service Assistant!

Are you driven to provide outstanding patient care? Do you thrive on the challenge of meeting patient care needs and demonstrating a reverence for life? If all the above questions are what you consider "Living the Dream" then we have your dream job here at Southern Utah Veterans Home.

Job Summary

The Social Service Assistant at the Southern Utah Veterans Home provides essential support to the social services team by assisting residents with their social, emotional, and daily living needs. This role involves working closely with veterans, their families, and interdisciplinary staff to ensure a high quality of life and access to necessary resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist social workers in conducting resident assessments and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Provide direct support to residents by facilitating social activities and promoting engagement.
• Help coordinate resident services, including transportation, appointments, and community resources.
• Serve as a liaison between residents, families, and staff to communicate needs and concerns.
• Support discharge planning and follow-up services as directed by social services staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all regulatory and organizational policies.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to care planning discussions.

Qualifications

• LCSW or; bachelor's degree in social work.
• Previous experience in social services, healthcare, or a related environment is an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with elderly veterans and their families.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with documentation systems.
• Compassionate, patient, and able to handle sensitive situations with professionalism.
• Must pass background checks and meet all state and federal requirements for working in a veterans home.

Work Environment

This position is based at the Southern Utah Veterans Home in Ivins, St. George, UT. The role involves working in a residential care setting with elderly veterans, requiring empathy, flexibility, and teamwork.