Social Services Assistant

Avalon Health Care Inc; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

FSA & Dependent Care FSA

Life Insurance

Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital I

Legal Benefits, Identity Theft Protec

Pet Insurance and Auto/Home Insurance.

Job summary

Avalon Care Center Honolulu is seeking an experienced Social Services Assistant to join our team full-time. The role collaborates with the Social Services Director/Coordinator to identify and address each resident’s social, emotional and psychological needs, while supporting discharge planning and ongoing resident development.

The position offers $25.00 per hour and full-time eligibility for benefits including 401K, FSA/Dependent Care FSA, life Insurance, and additional protections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field is required.
• Health care experience preferred.
• Must read, write and follow directions in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive social history assessment, a psycho-social assessment, discharge plan, and complete the MDS and Care Plan for new admits.
• Orient and assist new residents in adjusting to the facility.
• Assist residents and families with adjustment to changes, including room changes.
• Assist families with engraving/marking of residents’ personal items.
• Review residents’ rights with residents and staff and attend to personal needs; participate in volunteer programs and family meetings.

Skills

English proficiency

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Avalon Care Center Honolulu is looking to hire an experienced Social Services Assistant full-time!

The Social Services Assistant works with the Social Services Director/Coordinator in identifying and providing for each resident’s social, emotional and psychological needs, and the continuing development of the resident’s full potential during their stay at the facility and to assist in the planning for their discharge.

$25.00 /hr

Full-time are eligible for:

• 401K
• FSA & Dependent Care FSA
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity
• Legal Benefits, Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance and Auto/Home Insurance.

**Placement within the wage range for this position is determined by years of experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions.**

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive social history assessment, a psycho-social assessment, discharge plan, and complete the MDS and Care Plan for new admits. Orient and assist new residents in adjusting to the facility.
• Assist residents and families with adjustment to changes, including room changes.
• Assist families with the engraving and/or marking of residents’ personal items.
• Review residents’ rights with residents and staff, and attend to various personal needs of the residents. Assist in the development of a volunteer program and assist in facilitating family group meetings.
• Document progress notes, which relate to each resident’s care plan, when necessary and within policy time-frame.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field.
• Health care experience preferred.
• Must meet any state and/or Federal requirements if applicable.
• Basic understanding of computer technology.
• Must have ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions in English.
• Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and to work cooperatively with other employees.
• Must pass drug screening, criminal background investigation, and reference inquiry.

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