Social Services Assistant

The Avante Group; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (Med/

Dental, Vision and more

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Health & Wellness Programs

Employee Recognition Programs

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

The Avante Group's Avante at Ocala Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Social Services Assistant to support the Social Services department with medically related social services.

Ideal applicants will have English proficiency, computer skills, a high school diploma, and at least 3 years of related experience; long-term care experience is preferred. Join a team dedicated to high-quality resident care.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Must be computer proficient with applicable programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Giftwrap).
• High School Diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with discharge planning and home health service arrangements.
• Assist with PASRR Level II paperwork and ensure timely completion.
• Perform general social services office duties (filing, faxing, phone calls, mailing).
• Assist with room changes and document updates in the medical record.
• Coordinate with Activities staff to obtain personal items and adaptive equipment.
• Assist with Medicaid applications and ICP Medicaid process.
• Complete 3-day Medicare letters in absence of Social Services Director after training.

Skills

English proficiency

Discharge planning

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Giftwrap

Job description

Social Services Assistant Needed!! – Join Avante Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center!

Do you enjoy working with the elderly? Are you passionate about helping others? Let Avante Group, Inc be your new work family!

Avante at Ocala Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Avante at Ocala Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Social Services Assistant to assist the Social Services department with providing medically related social services.

Essential Job Functions:

• · Assist with discharge planning, including arrangements for home health services,
• DME, transportation, circulation of post d/c plan of care, mail survey to
• discharged residents, post discharge follow-up calls in the log, document steps
• taken in the medical record under discharge planning etc. with appropriate
• documentation in the medical record.
• · Assist with PASRR Level II paperwork and ensure it is completed timely and
• accurately.
• · All duties pertaining to social services office functions such as: filing, faxing,
• phone calls, mailing etc.
• · Assist with all room changes and documents in the medical record. Follow up
• within 48 hours of the room change and document.
• · Coordinate with Activities staff to obtain personal items, clothing items and
• adaptive equipment as needed.
• · Assist with the ICP Medicaid process, including applications for Medicaid.
• · Social Services Assistant is to complete all 3-day Medicare letters in the absence
• of the Social Services Director, after appropriate training has been provided.
• · Complete assigned social services audits on a PRN basis to ensure compliance
• with state and federal regulations pertaining to advance directives and social
• services documentation.
• · Assist with any complaints or formal grievances filed by residents and/or
• responsible parties. Provide investigative results to the Administrator and Social
• Services Director as applicable. Ensure that the Grievance log is up to date and
• grievances are complete and filed appropriately in the Grievance book.
• · Coordinate and assist with all departmental referrals, including dental, eye care,
• hearing, podiatry, psychiatry and psychological support.
• · Assist the resident and/or responsible party with the application process for Social
• Security representative payee paperwork as needed.
• · Social Services Assistant is encouraged to attend extraneous meetings for
• marketing purposes etc. under the direction of the Administrator and Social
• Services Director.

Why Avante?

At Avante, we believe in providing the highest quality of care to our residents while fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment for our team.

Benefits You’ll Love:

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision and more!)
• Strong Retirement Plan for Your Future
• Paid Time Off & Holidays to Recharge
• Tuition Reimbursement – Invest in Your Education
• Health & Wellness Programs to Keep You Feeling Your Best
• Employee Recognition Programs – Win prizes & an annual cruise!
• A Collaborative Work Environment – We value your voice! (Employee surveys, check-ins, & town halls)
• Advancement Opportunities – Grow Your Career with Us!

What we are looking for:

• · Must be able to read, write and communicate in English
• · Must be computer proficient with applicable programs i.e. Micro-soft word,
• Excel, Outlook and Giftwrap etc.
• · High School Diploma required.
• · Must have at least 3 years’ experience in related field.
• · Long Term Care preferred.

Background Screening Requirement: This position requires background screening through the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Learn more: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Avante provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, Veterans' status, national origin, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender, genetic information or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal requirements, Avante complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Avante expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, Veterans' status or any other category protected by law. Improper interference with the ability of Avante's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including, discharge.