Social Services Assistant

Covenant Living Communities and Services; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off & holidays

403(b) retirement plan

Fitness center access

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Covenant Living Communities and Services is seeking a Social Services Assistant to coordinate social services for residents across levels of care, support assessments, and facilitate inter-facility transfers. This role acts as a resident advocate within the campus and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include guiding prospective residents and families, documenting admission data, maintaining current social work records, participating in care planning meetings, and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree preferred.
• Certifications in related areas desirable.

Responsibilities

• Direct social service functions to address emotional and psychological needs of residents and families.
• Assist with resident assessments and interdisciplinary team communications.
• Maintain current documentation in resident health records related to social services.
• Coordinate with discharge planners for transfers and continuity of care.
• Support resident advocacy and orientation within the campus.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization skills

Documentation skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree

Certifications in related areas

Job description

We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us! Part of a nationwide family of Continuing Care Retirement Communities is seeking a Social Services Assistant. This position is

responsible for directing the social service functions which include the planning, development and implementation of appropriate programs designed to address the emotional and psychological needs of campus residents in multiple levels of care and their families. This position is responsible for actively participating in the resident assessment process and in assisting the facilitating of inter-facility transfers. This position serves as a resident advocate within the campus.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist as the facility representative with prospective residents, families and discharge planners for persons in need of skilled nursing care.
• Assist with orientation of residents to the skilled nursing facility and services.
• Collect and accurately record admission data including social, medical and financial information and address questions and concerns and family adjustment.
• Maintain current documentation in resident’s health record as it relates to the social services care component of the comprehensive care plan for each resident as identified by the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in resident care planning meetings for ongoing departmental communication and problem-solving of delivery of Social Services to residents and families.
• Maintain contact with hospital discharge planners to assure continuity of care and continued physician service upon transfer.
• Assist residents and/or families in selecting new physicians as necessary.
• Assist in the communication of appropriate information to departments regarding admission or discharge.
• Assure that appropriate care plan documentation as required by regulations and need is complete.

Education And Work Experience

• Required Degree: High School Diploma or the equivalent
• Preferred Degree: Associates Degree
• Certificate(s): Certifications in related areas are highly desirable.
• Experience: Entry Level

Knowledge, Skills, And Ability

• Effective communication, organizational skills, and interpersonal skills
• Strong documentation skills, keep files updated, establish progress reports and collaborate with others in your filed to organize a comprehensive treatment or management plan for clients/patients.
• Understand and follow all regulatory and corporate policies related to confidentiality of the resident’s medical, financial and personal information.

Physical Requirements

• Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office/community setting.
• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate various equipment base on department and weather conditions
• Engaging in repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and fingers – typing and/or writing.
• Clarity of Vision:
  • For near visual acuity Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e., working with small objects or reading small print), including use of computers.
  • For far visual acuity, Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. This is not just the ability to see a person or object, but the ability to recognize features as well.
  • For peripheral vision, observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point.

Compensation Pay Range

$17.52 - $23.06 per hour

Reasonable Pay Estimate

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $17.52 - $23.06 per hour. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays
• 403(b) with a 3% employer match
• Fitness center use at most facilities.
• Various voluntary benefits:
  • Life, AD&D
  • Tuition assistance and scholarships
  • Employee assistance program
  • Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program
  • Pet Insurance

For more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org.

Covenant Living and CovenantCare Home Health and Hospice are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.