Social Services Assistant

Life Care Centers of America; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Life Care Centers of America Social Services Assistant supports the Social Services department to address patients' medical, emotional, and social needs in a post-acute care setting. This role emphasizes compliance with laws and Life Care standards and requires strong communication with patients, families, and staff.

Responsibilities include assisting social workers, documenting according to state law, and maintaining confidentiality while delivering compassionate service and teamwork in a

Qualifications

• Non-Profit Case Management experience is highly desired.
• BSW or BA in Psychology preferred.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Prior health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the social services program to meet the medically related social and emotional needs of patients as well as Federal, State, corporate, and division guidelines.
• Document appropriately and timely, according to State law.
• Assist social worker(s) in supporting patients and families through education, financial planning assistance, liaison with community agencies, etc.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Skills

Case management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BSW or BA in Psychology

Job description

Individuals with Non-Profit Case Management experience is highly desired.
BSW or BA in Psychology preferred.

Position Summary

The Social Services Assistant provides assistance to the Social Services department to ensure all medically related emotional and social needs of patients are met in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, And Licensure Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Prior health care experience preferred
  

Specific Job Requirements

• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
  

Essential Functions

• Assist with the social services program to meet the medically related social and emotional needs of patients as well as Federal, State, corporate, and division guidelines
• Document appropriately and timely, according to State law
• Assist social worker(s) in supporting patients and families through education, financial planning assistance, liaison with community agencies, etc.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
  

An Equal Opportunity Employer