Social Service Assistant - Park Avenue

Apploi; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi in Pomona, California seeks a qualified professional to coordinate residents' psychosocial needs within federal and state guidelines. You will orient new residents, plan discharges, and maintain social histories while coordinating financial affairs as needed.

You will communicate care plans to families and staff, participate in trainings, and support Family Council activities and quality improvement initiatives. A professional image and strong interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology or Social Work is mandatory for consideration.
• Knowledge of social resources in the community is beneficial.
• Good written and verbal communication skills required.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational abilities.
• Neat appearance and good health are expected.
• Degree in Psycho/Social Health is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and meet residents' psychosocial and concrete needs under applicable requirements.
• Orient residents to the center and assist with discharge planning.
• Implement and maintain Resident Care Plans and Social Histories.
• Maintain records of outside referrals and coordinate residents' financial affairs.
• Communicate care plans to residents, families and staff; participate in meetings and trainings.
• Organize and facilitate Family Council as requested.
• Contribute to QMPI and quality improvement efforts.
• Coordinate resident room moves as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Organizational abilities

Administrative skills

Neat appearance

Health awareness

Education

Bachelor's in Psychology

Social Work degree

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS

bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work is mandatory for consideration

• Neat is appearance
• Good physical and mental health
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good administrative and organizational abilities
• Knowledge of Social Resources in the Community
• Degree in Psycho/Social Health are preferred

Principal Responsibilities

CLINICAL/ADMINISTRATIVE

• Ensure the residents’ psychosocial and concrete needs are identified and met in accordance with federal, state and company requirements.
• Orient residents to the center.
• Discharge planning.
• Implement and update Resident Care Plan and Social History.
• Maintain records of outside referral.
• Assist in coordinating residents’ financial affairs.
• Communicate needs and plan of care to resident, families, responsible parties and appropriate staff.
• Participate in meetings, in-services and training as required.
• Meet with consultants as required
• Organize and Facilitate Family Council (Participate as requested by Council Members).
• Implement and maintain an ongoing Quality Measurement And Performance Improvement Program (QMPI)
• Assist with coordination of resident room moves.

CONSUMER SERVICE

• Presents professional image to consumers through dress, behavior and speech.
• Adheres to company standards for resolving consumer concerns.
• Ensures that all consumer/resident rights are protected.
• Organize and maintain a professional work setting