Social Services Assistant

Hale Makua Health Services; Kahului (HI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & ESL

Tuition Reimbursement

Benefits package (Medical/Dental/Visa/

Growth opportunities

Ohana culture

Competitive pay

Job summary

Hale Makua Health Services in Maui seeks a compassionate Social Services Assistant to support residents and families with advocacy, care coordination, and psychosocial support in a long-term care facility on Maui.

You will work closely with Social Workers, nursing staff, and the inter-disciplinary team to promote dignity, safety, and quality of life for kūpuna. The role emphasizes resident-centered, culturally sensitive care.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills required.
• Ability to work with residents and families with cultural sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Complete resident social histories and discharge plans as part of the inter-disciplinary team.
• Develop and monitor care plans for each resident.
• Provide ongoing psychosocial assessments and assist residents with access to services during stay and discharge.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's in human services or related field

Job description

Serving Maui's Kūpuna: Hiring Social Services Assistant at Hale Makua Health Services!

Hale Makua is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Services Assistant to join our healthcare social services team in a long-term care and skilled nursing facility on Maui. This role supports our kūpuna by providing resident advocacy, care coordination, and psychosocial support, ensuring each resident receives patient-centered, culturally sensitive care. The Social Services Assistant works closely with Social Workers, nursing staff, residents, and families to promote dignity, safety, and quality of life.

The Company

We are Ohana Pacific Health. We positively impact thousands of lives each year with the \"Ohana Experience\", an organizational culture based on excellence and genuine care.

• Hawaii's largest, locally owned post-acute healthcare company.


• Our vision is to transform how healthcare is provided throughout Hawaii.

The Location

Hale Makua Health Services is a Maui based non-profit that improves the well-being of those in its care through compassionate personalized health services. We are devoted to helping Maui's Elders live their best lives. Hale Makua's Kahului location is a 254-bed nursing facility.

The Position

We're looking for passionate Social Services Assistant to provide range of services to community residents and families from the time of admission, during their stay and through discharge appropriate to the resident's needs.

• Completes resident social histories, discharge plans, and also develops care plans as part of the inter-disciplinary team.


• Ensures on-going psychosocial assessment and assists residents with access to additional services as needed throughout their stay at Hale Makua Health Services.

Requirements

• Graduate from a recognized college or university with specialized training or degree in human services field including but not limiting to sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling and psychology or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• One year of experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals.


• Current and valid 2 Step TB clearance and health review (can be done in-house).

The Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Extended Sick Leave (ESL) benefits


• Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Opportunities


• Medical/Dental/Vision/401K Match


• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities


• Mission Driven Ohana & Dedicated Team Culture


• Competitive pay and benefits

Ohana Pacific Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal or state law. Learn more: EEO is the Law and EEO is the Law Supplement. Ohana Pacific Health participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more at: E-Verify

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