Social Services Assistant

Talentify; Orono (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable compensation

Tuition discounts

Travel discounts

Wireless service discounts

Employee assistance program

Employee foundation

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Free 24/7 virtual health care

On-Demand Pay

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Talentify in Orono, ME is seeking a Social Services Assistant to join our long-term care team. You will collaborate with patients, families, and staff to provide support, resource information, and smooth transitions within the nursing center.

Requirements include an associate degree in human services and at least two years of experience in long-term care, plus any required state certifications. We offer comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities in a supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in human services required.
• Minimum two years' experience in long-term care required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with patients/residents and families to provide support and resource information.
• Respond to issues identified by patients/residents and their families.
• Facilitate transfers within the nursing center and document accordingly.
• Participate in health care decision-making under direction of a social worker or consultant.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Empathy

Education

Associate degree in human services

Job description

Overview

Orono Seeks Social Servies Assitant to join our team.

We are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles. Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with patients/residents and their families to provide support and resource information.
• Respond to issues identified by patients/residents and their families.
• Facilitate patient/resident transfer within the nursing center to ensure a seamless transition and patient/resident adjustment and document accordingly.
• Participate in the health care decision-making process within the nursing center under direction of a qualified social worker and/or qualified consultant.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in human services with a minimum of two years' experience in long-term care is required.
• Must possess any certification required by state regulations.

Benefits

• Variable compensation plans
• Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
• Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
• Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off

• Free 24/7 virtual health care provided by licensed doctors for all Anthem medically-enrolled employees and their immediate family members
• On-Demand Pay Program that allows for instant access to a portion of the money you’ve already earned

• Pet Insurance
• Term and Whole Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity
• Personal Accident
• Critical Illness
• Cancer Coverage

Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.

Posted Salary Range

USD $20.00 - USD $22.00 /Hr.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in human services with a minimum of two years' experience in long-term care is required.
• Must possess any certification required by state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with patients/residents and their families to provide support and resource information.
• Respond to issues identified by patients/residents and their families.
• Facilitate patient/resident transfer within the nursing center to ensure a seamless transition and patient/resident adjustment and document accordingly.
• Participate in the health care decision-making process within the nursing center under direction of a qualified social worker and/or qualified consultant.