Social Services Assistant

Aviata Health Group; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO program

Family health insurance

Job summary

Aviata Health Group in Kissimmee is seeking a Social Services Assistant to support residents and families, coordinate discharge planning, and address emotional and social needs with compassion and professionalism. Join a resident- and family-focused team that values collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement, and contribute to building a welcoming, home-like facility culture.

You’ll participate in evaluations, coordinate services, and help maintain compliance with state and federal

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Agree not to disclose resident’s protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Executive Director/LNHA.
• Conduct and document a social services evaluation, including identification of resident problems/needs.
• Provide/arrange for social work services as indicated by resident/family needs.
• Assist resident, as needed, with financial planning.
• Keep the resident’s family informed of resident problems, personal needs, transfers, and changes of level assignment.
• Meet with the appropriate facility staff concerning resident issues.
• Act in compliance with all corporate, state, federal, and other regulatory standards.
• Assist with discharge planning.
• Provide innovative, responsible healthcare with the creation and implementation of new ideas and concepts that continually improve systems and processes to achieve superior results.

Job description

Join Our Team at Aviata at Kissimmee Gardens

At Aviata Health Group, our mission is to deliver exceptional, person-centered care through compassion, clinical excellence, and connection. We are driven by a deep commitment to understand each patient’s unique needs and to meet them with the caring hearts and skilled hands of our dedicated team. Guided by our founding principles of Customer Service and Clinical Excellence, we strive to be the provider of choice in every community we serve – creating a welcoming environment where residents, families, and team members alike feel valued, respected, and at home.

About The Role

We are searching for a Social Services Assistant to join our community that is resident and family focused, a team builder, and excited about the opportunity to assist in building a facility culture. The primary purpose of your job position is to ensure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis.

Responsibilities

• Agree not to disclose resident’s protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Executive Director/LNHA.
• Conduct and document a social services evaluation, including identification of resident problems/needs.
• Provide/arrange for social work services as indicated by resident/family needs.
• Assist resident, as needed, with financial planning.
• Keep the resident’s family informed of resident problems, personal needs, transfers, and changes of level assignment.
• Meet with the appropriate facility staff concerning resident issues.
• Act in compliance with all corporate, state, federal, and other regulatory standards.
• Assist with discharge planning.
• Provide innovative, responsible healthcare with the creation and implementation of new ideas and concepts that continually improve systems and processes to achieve superior results.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, along with holiday pay and paid time off (PTO) program.
• Access to online learning 24/7: Use it for free to help satisfy your personal and leadership development.
• Health insurance for the entire family!

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year experience in long-term care preferred.
• Must demonstrate the ability to assess resident needs and coordinate the discharge planning process.
• You must be qualified, compassionate, and dedicated to a job well done.

Aviata Health Group participates in background screenings provided by AHCA. For more information, please click on the link https://info.flclearinghouse.com/