Social Services Assistant

Vineyards Health; Livermore, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

PTO

Vision

401(k)

Life insurance

Job summary

The Vineyards Healthcare Center in Livermore, CA is seeking a Social Service Assistant to support residents’ social, emotional, and discharge planning needs. You will work under the Social Service Director to assist with admissions, coordinate transportation, and communicate care plans with families and physicians, ensuring resident comfort and dignity.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and SSD certificate enrollment within 6 months; prior social services or healthcare experience is

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• SSD Certificate enrollment within 6 months of employment.
• Prior experience in social services, healthcare, or long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with admission process, tours, inquiries, interviewing prospective residents and families.
• Coordinate transportation and arrangements for personal care items and adaptive equipment.
• Maintain contact with families and attending physicians for care plan communications.
• Document on social service log all contact and referrals.
• Assist residents and families in completing forms such as advance directives and Medi-Cal applications.

Skills

Social services experience

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Job description

The Vineyards Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 76 Fenton Street, Livermore, California. It offers 24-hour Medicare-certified care in an 83-bed facility near downtown Livermore. It has received high-performing ratings in both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care from the U.S. News & World Report. The center is committed to providing individualized, holistic care through warm and meaningful interactions, aiming to help residents achieve their best outcomes and ensure their comfort is a top priority.

The Social Service Assistant functions under the guidance and supervision of the Social Service Director to provide related social services which assist residents in maintaining or improving the ability to manage their physical, mental and psychosocial needs.

• As directed, assist with the admission process; facility tours, inquiries, interviewing prospective residents, families or responsible parties
• Make arrangements/appointments for personal care issues/items such as hair care, transportation to appointments and arrangements to obtain requested adaptive equipment, clothing and personal items
• Maintain contact with family members and attending physicians for invitations to care plan meetings and/or other appropriate communication as requested
• Document on social service log all contact and referrals
• Assist in resolution of grievances and theft and loss issues as requested
• Assist residents/families in completing various forms and applications, including advance directives, Medi-cal applications, voter registration, etc.
• Participate in Behavior Management programs as directed
• Demonstrates knowledge of, and respect for, the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions
• Appreciates the importance of maintaining confidentiality of resident and facility information
• Current knowledge of county, state and federal laws and regulations, as applicable, that apply to social service’s in long term care

Qualifications:

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Prior experience in a social services, social work, healthcare, or long-term care setting preferred.
• SSD Certificate enrollment within 6 months of employment.
• Paid sick leave
• PTO
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Life insurance

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.