Social Services Assistant

Stratford Commons Rehabilitation and Health Care Center; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advanced Pay

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) for Eligible Locations

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is seeking a compassionate Social Services Assistant to support the Social Service Coordinator and Social Workers in delivering medically related social services to residents to help them attain or maintain the highest practicable level of well-being.

You will promote a climate and routines that maximize residents' independence, dignity, and individuality while maintaining a professional standard of care and communication.

Qualifications

• One year of supervised social service experience in a health care setting with geriatric residents.
• Two years of prior experience in LTC/SNF/AL/MC settings preferred.
• Professional image in appearance and behavior.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Social Service Coordinator and Social Workers in providing medically related social services to residents to maintain highest practicable well-being.
• Promote a climate and routines that maximize residents' independence, dignity and individuality.

Skills

Passion for seniors

Flexible, energetic personality

Communication skills

Education

Social Service Certificate

36-Hour Social Service Designee Certificate

Job description

Job Description

Social Services Assistant

Are you a Social Services Assistant seeking an exciting new career opportunity? Look no further! Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is seeking rockstars to join our team! If you are dedicated and compassionate, WE WANT YOU!

What Will You Do in This Role?

As a Social Services Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting the Social Service Coordinator and Social Workers in providing medically related social services so that each resident may attain or maintain the highest practicable level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. You will also promote a climate, policies, and routines that enable residents to maximize their individuality, independence, and dignity.

Do You Have What It Takes?

• A fire and passion for working with seniors
• A flexible, fun, and energetic personality
• Social Service Certificate, or 36-Hour Social Service Designee Certificate, preferred
• Minimum of one year of experience of supervised social service experience in a health care setting working primarily with the geriatric population required
• Minimum of two years of prior experience in a LTC/SNF/AL/MC setting preferred
• Professional image in both appearance and behavior
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Why is Tutera THE Employer of Choice?

• Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is guided by one single purpose: To live the YOUNITE philosophy in every decision, every day. Based on genuine respect, YOUNITE is how we get to know residents and team members on a personal level. By asking about our employees' and residents' unique needs and preferences, we actively listen and then deliver. Do you want to work for a company where you are the driving force behind every decision made?
• Tutera offers stability; our family-owned company was founded in 1985!
• Tutera offers a competitive starting wage and amazing benefits! We take care of you so you can be a rockstar at work and at home!
• Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is dedicated to growing and developing our Tutera rockstars. Through Tutera University, every employee has the opportunity to learn new skills and become the best health care rockstar they can be!

Benefits

How Can You Benefit?

• Advanced Pay
• Financial Literacy Classes
• Employee Assistance Program offering Mental Health Resources, Legal Guidance, Financial Information, and more!
• Child Care Discount
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) for Eligible Locations
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Exclusive Tutera Perks
• Tutera University
• Advancement Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer. The wage and benefit information provided in this listing is subject to change. Benefits eligibility criteria must be met to enroll in available benefits.