Social Services Assistant

Topaz Fiscal Services LLC; Gainesville (GA); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary and benefits

Descripción de la vacante

The Bell Minor Home in Gainesville is seeking a Social Services Assistant to plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct our social service programs for residents. You will ensure services meet standards and policies, collaborating with administration and nursing staff.

Ideal candidates show empathy, strong communication, and a genuine interest in elderly care. This is an on-site role offering competitive salary and benefits.

Formación

• Good assessment, listening, and counseling skills.
• Organized and detailed in work performance.
• Good communication skills with patience and empathy.
• Genuine caring for elderly and disabled residents.
• Adhere to Residents' Rights and facility policies.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing social service programs.
• Meet with administration and staff to plan social services.
• Assist in identifying medically related social and emotional needs.
• Participate in community planning related to resident services.
• Complete forms and reports for the Director.
• Involve residents/families in planning when possible.
• Coordinate activities with departments as needed.
• Provide information about Medicare/Medicaid and financial assistance.
• Assist with discharge planning and referrals to community agencies.

Conocimientos

Assessment skills

Listening skills

Counseling skills

Communication skills

Patience

Empathy

Descripción del empleo

General Purpose

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Social Services Assistant to join our team at The Bell Minor Home in Gainesville, GA. As a Social Services Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring that our residents receive comprehensive social services that meet their unique needs and preferences. Your primary responsibility will be to assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing our facility's social service programs in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, as well as our established policies and procedures.

The Bell Minor Home

Gainesville, GA

General Purpose

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Social Services Assistant to join our team at The Bell Minor Home in Gainesville, GA. As a Social Services Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring that our residents receive comprehensive social services that meet their unique needs and preferences. Your primary responsibility will be to assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing our facility's social service programs in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, as well as our established policies and procedures.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist the Social Service Director/Consultant in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing of the social service programs of this facility
• Meet with administration, medical, and nursing staff, and other related departments to plan social services
• Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures for identifying the medically related social and emotional needs of residents
• Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of residents and families
• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submitting them to the Director
• Involves residents/families in planning social service programs when possible
• Arrange transportation to other facilities when necessary
• Provide information to residents/families about Medicare/Medicaid, and other financial assistance programs available to them
• Compile information on discharge plans and present to appropriate committee as required
• Coordinate social service activities with other departments as necessary
• Work with the facility's consultants as necessary and implement recommended changes as required
• Make routine visits to residents and perform services as necessary
• Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director concerning the operation of the social services department
• Assist in making appointments for residents/families as required or appropriate
• Assist in providing solutions for social and practical environmental problems, including seeking financial assistance, discharge planning, and referrals to other community agencies
• Assist in obtaining resources from community social, health, and welfare agencies to meet the needs of residents

Minimum Qualifications

• Good assessment, listening, and counseling skills
• Organized and detailed in work performance
• Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience
• Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility
• Comply with the Residents' Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures
• Perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements
• Perform Essential Duties as outlined above

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a skilled and dedicated team
• Chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents
• Competitive salary and benefits package