Social Services Assistant

Senior Lifestyle Corporation; Auburn (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

COVID-19 vaccination program

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle Corporation is seeking a Social Services Assistant in Auburn, ME to support residents and their families by delivering a comprehensive social services program and guiding staff in residency advocacy and rights protection. This role collaborates with the Director of Social Services and interdisciplinary teams to meet residents’ psychosocial needs.

The position emphasizes educational outreach to staff, documentation of social care plans, and liaison with hospitals and community

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Services or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Area of Study: Social Services preferred.
• Years of Experience: 1+ years in social services or related field.
• Language Skills: fluent English to perform duties.
• Technical Competencies: Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with assessments and identify residents' psychosocial needs and plan meeting approaches.
• Assist in promoting staff sensitivity to residents' needs through education.
• Complete sections of the Minimum Data Sheet (MDS) accurately and timely.
• Contribute to social care components of the Comprehensive Care Plan within seven days of MDS completion.
• Support problem-solving processes to achieve positive resident outcomes.
• Apply knowledge of residents’ rights in service delivery.
• Liaise with social, health, and community agencies.

Skills

Communication

Active listening

Multi-tasking

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Services

Area of Study: Social Services

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Company Description

Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. In this role you will be responsible for assisting in establishing and delivering a comprehensive social service program to support the residents and their families, while ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and company regulations. The Social Services Assistant is also responsible for offering support for the Director of Social Services by guiding community staff in matters of residency advocacy, protection, and promotion of resident rights. This position reports directly to the Director of Social Services.

Job Description

• Assist with assessments and identify resident’s psychosocial needs and facilitate methods of meeting with those needs.
• Assist with promoting staff sensitivity to the unique needs of the residents by education staff regarding possible reasons for resident’s feelings and behaviors when needed.
• Assist with assessments and complete the sections of the Minimum Data Sheet (MDS) assigned completely, timely, and accurately.
• Assist with documents of the social care component of the Comprehensive Care Plan for each resident as identified by the interdisciplinary team with seven days of completion of an MDS.
• Assist with understanding and actively promote use of the problem-solving process to obtain positive resident outcome.
• Assist with the understanding of the residents’ rights and utilize this in practice of service delivery.
• Assist with and act as a liaison with social, health, and community agencies.
• Assist with the uses of appropriate counseling techniques to affect a positive change in resident’s psychosocial status.
• Assist with developing and maintaining contacts with hospitals to increase admission applicants.
• Attend care plan meetings to provide professional guidance to improve the quality of services rendered to residents and families.
• Assist with the admission process as needed.
• Assist with marketing the facility to outside contacts.
• Assist with contacting the families regarding resident needs.

Qualifications

Level of Formal Education: A Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Area of Study: Social Services preferred

Years of Experience: 1+ years

Type of Experience: Social Services, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, etc.

Language Skills: Acceptable fluency in English in order to perform job duties and speak, read, write, and communicate with all others.

Technical Competencies: Basic computer skills

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate and actively listen effectively.
• Multi-tasking skills and manage time effectively.
• Exceptional organizational skills.

Personal Attributes

Patient, understanding, professional demeanor

Additional Information

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off. All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday. Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs. Government requirements or exclusions may apply.