Social Services Assistant

Northview-Health-and-Livin; Anderson (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Northview Health and Living in Anderson, IN is seeking a Social Services Assistant to support residents with emotional and practical needs. You'll collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create care plans, conduct assessments, provide counseling and advocacy, coordinate care with external agencies, and maintain thorough records of interactions and plans.

Excellent communication and organization are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 0-2 years of experience in social services, healthcare, or a related field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans that address the unique needs and goals of each individual.
• Conducting assessments to identify and address social, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Providing emotional support to residents and patients, including counseling, guidance, and advocacy.
• Coordinating care with external agencies, healthcare providers, and family members.
• Maintaining accurate records of resident and patient interactions, assessments, and care plans.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Social Services Assistant

Job Summary

At Northview Health and Living, we're dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to our residents and patients. As a Social Services Assistant, you will play a vital role in our team, ensuring that our clients receive the highest level of care and compassion.

About the Role

As a Social Services Assistant, you will be responsible for providing emotional support and practical assistance to our residents. Your duties will include:

• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans that address the unique needs and goals of each individual
• Conducting assessments to identify and address social, emotional, and spiritual needs
• Providing emotional support to residents and patients, including counseling, guidance, and advocacy
• Coordinating care with external agencies, healthcare providers, and family members
• Maintaining accurate records of resident and patient interactions, assessments, and care plans

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 0-2 years of experience in social services, healthcare, or a related field
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong organizational and time management skills

What We Offer

We're proud to offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits package (to be determined).