Social Services Assistant

NHS Management, LLC; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Management, LLC in Daytona Beach, FL is seeking a Social Services Assistant to act as liaison for residents' social interests and to help plan and participate in the Social Services Department operations, ensuring residents' emotional and social needs are met with dignity and respect.

Ideal candidates are high school graduates with strong English skills, patience and empathy, and a willingness to help others.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to help others.
• Positive communications skills.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Patience

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB DETAILS

Working with us means being part of something special: A team that is passionate about making an impact on our patients’ lives each and every day. Unlike the typical hospital setting, our facility offers you the unique opportunity to walk alongside patients on their road to recovery from many different conditions. As you care for and help patients achieve goals and regain independence, you can form significant relationships with them and celebrate the successes they experience along the way.

We are in search of a qualified Social Services Assistant:

To act as a liaison and representative of the residents’ social interests and to assist in planning, organizing, developing and participates in the overall operation of the Social Services Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards governing the facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator and Social Services Director, to ensure that the medically-related emotional and social needs of the residents are met and maintained on an individual basis.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalency
• Willingness to help others
• Positive communications skills
• Must have patience, tact, enthusiasm, and positive attitude toward the elderly and disabled
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English
• Must be capable of performing the Essential Job Functions and Physical and Sensory Requirements for All Job Functions as outlined below.

Standard Requirements

• Support the Mission, Values, and Vision of NHS Management, L.L.C. and the facility.
• Knowledgeable of resident rights and ensures an atmosphere, which allows for the privacy, dignity, and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.
• Report to Management immediately all instances of abuse, neglect, misappropriation/handling of resident property, or other concerns such as inadequate staffing, etc.
• Participate in all investigations as required.
• Follows policies for acceptable attendance, uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned.
• Support, cooperate with, and implement specific procedures and programs for:
  • Safety, including standard precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.
  • Maintain confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee, and operations data and comply with HIPAA Privacy and Security.
  • Comply with all Quality Assurance and regulatory requirements.
  • Comply with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from harassment, and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.
• Complete required in-service training.
• Support and participate in common teamwork and provide great customer service
• Have a positive frame of mind, friendly communication and genuine care and concern with residents, families, visitors and co-workers.
• Treat residents, families, visitors and co-workers with courtesy and respect, say please, thank you, hello, and goodbye.
• Cooperate and work together with all co-workers, assisting others with a cheerful and helpful attitude.
• Create a positive work environment by promoting dignity, respect and civility in the workplace; avoid negative behaviors that counteract a healthy work environment; treat others as you want to be treated; avoid