Social Services Assistant

Normandy-Nursing-Center; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

401(k)

Medical benefits

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Normandy Nursing Center in Bridgeton, MO seeks a Social Services Assistant to coordinate discharge planning, assess resident needs, and ensure smooth admissions. You will work with residents, families, and staff to develop care plans and promote resident rights.

Bachelor's in social work preferred and active state licensure required. This full-time role offers PTO, holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), and comprehensive benefits as described.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work preferred.
• Current state clinical social work licensure required.
• Two years of social services or behavioral setting experience preferred.
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team.
• Must communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate social service/discharge planning within the hospital system through effective communication at all levels.
• Develop measurable plans to improve social service delivery.
• Perform psychosocial assessments and reassess residents.
• Enhance resident safety and reduce medical/healthcare errors in care delivery.
• Interpret and promote Residents' Rights with leadership.
• Interact professionally with residents and families to form care plans.
• Direct the Social Service/Discharge Planning team to meet resident needs and policies.
• Collaborate with other departments to improve resident care and performance.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Licensed clinical social worker (licensure)

Job description

At Normandy Nursing Center, we deliver the highest quality of care for every resident through our most valuable asset: you. We seek compassionate and thoughtful individuals who share our passion for exceptional care in senior living. Normandy Nursing Center partners with a vast network of skilled nursing centers across two states to support our small team environment of caring professionals with the resources and benefits of a large enterprise. Your legacy of excellence begins when you join us at Normandy Nursing Center.

• Flexible Schedule Monday-Friday

Pay, Benefits and Perks of Social Services Assistant:

• Competitive Pay Based on Experience
• 8 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO+) added to your balance after 30 days of employment; immediately accrue more PTO as you work! (full-time only)
• 6 Observed Holidays with premium pay or leave + 1 Floating Holiday for full-time employees
• Up to $5,000 per in tuition/education reimbursement per calendar year for approved program of study
• Take home up to 75% of your net earned wages at the end of every shift
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company-matched contributions after 1 year of employment
• Medical (Teledoc Included), Dental, Vision, Life and other voluntary Insurances for full-time employees
• Have fun with contests and employee appreciation events every month

Essential Functions of Social Services Assistant:

• Assures that social service/discharge planning activities are integrated and coordinated within the hospital system by effective communication at all levels.
• Develops specific, measurable, realistic plans and objectives, which enhance social service delivery.
• Ability to perform a psychosocial assessment and reassessment on all residents.
• Performs all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Demonstrates knowledge of clinical social work and discharge planning.
• With the Administrator, interprets and promotes residents' rights and the "Residents' Bill of Rights".
• Interacts professionally with resident/family and involves resident/family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Coordinates and directs Social Service/Discharge Planning Department to ensure resident needs are met and facility policy is followed.
• Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate in resident care and performance improvement activities. Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:
• Plans, assesses, coordinates, and determines the services needed by prospective residents for admission to this facility.
• Works to maximize facility census, implements an effective streamlined admissions process on a 24 hour, seven (7) days a week basis, and ensures a high level of resident satisfaction.
• Conducts tours of facility for prospective residents/families.
• Receives resident referrals.
• Tracks pre-admission referral activity daily.
• Assist with arrangements and confirmation of all admissions.
• Screens potential admissions to the facility for the following: level of care appropriateness, financial payment source, length of stay and (short- or long-term care).
• Ensures proper completion, signing, and distribution of paperwork.
• Able to expedite assessment and admissions process in an assertive manner. Completes financial
• Maintains working relationships with referring community agencies
• Promotes public relations of the facility to outside community and other healthcare

Qualifications of Social Services Assistant:

• Bachelor's degree in social work is preferred
• Current state clinical social work licensure is required
• Short term rehab experience is preferred
• Two years of experience in Social Services background or a behavioral setting is preferred
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team
• Candidates must maintain a working email address and phone number for employer communication.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Bilingual preferred
• Basic computer skills / knowledge

EEO Statement:

Our facility provides equal employment opportunities. We are committed to complying with all state, federal, and local laws that prohibit discrimination in employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfers, compensation, benefits, training, programs, reductions in workforce, termination, and recall. Our facility strives to provide equal opportunity for employment to all individuals who are properly qualified and able to perform the duties of their employment, without regard to employees’ legally protected characteristics (“protected class”) including: age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotyping, or genetic information.