Social Services Assistant

Orchard Park Health and Rehabilitation Center; Tacoma, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UKG Wallet: Access earned wages before

Competitive Wages

Great Benefits

Continuing Education & Training

Job summary

Orchard Park Health and Rehabilitation Center in Tacoma, WA is looking for a Social Services Assistant to join our team. The role involves supporting the Social Services Director and helping residents and families with placement and the plan of care.

We offer competitive wages and benefits, with emphasis on teamwork and compassionate, person-centered care. This position requires 1+ year of related experience in social services and the ability to follow a care plan.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of related field work experience in social services.
• Ability to follow a care plan.
• Knowledge of nursing practices, terminology, and laws related to long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Social Services Director with the overall operation of the department.
• Support residents and their families in adjusting to placement and the plan of care.

Skills

Social services

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Job description

Orchard Park Health and Rehabilitation Center
Tacoma, WA 98409, USA

Description

Are You Looking for Your New Career? We are now hiring a Social Services Assistant to be the newest member of our awesome team!

Salary Range: $24-$27 per hour

We believe in cultivating a family culture and thrive on person-centered care, while building a positive culture focused on a shared vision, trust, communication, and collaboration. Our mission is to provide compassionate, quality care that focuses on the unique needs of our residents and their families. We believe in teamwork, respect, appreciation, and integrity.

What Makes Us Special?

• UKG Wallet: Access earned wages before payday.
• Competitive Wages: We offer a great salary package.
• Great Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Continuing Education & Training: Stay current with industry standards.

Are you ready to contribute to a team committed to excellent customer service and dedicated to each individual’s unique talent?

If yes, how you will contribute to the team:

As the Social Services Assistant, you will support the Social Services Director with the overall operation of the Social Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, as well as company policies and procedures. You will assist each resident and their family in adjusting to placement, illness, and the plan of care, ensuring they attain the highest practicable level of functioning.

Must Have:

• 1+ years of related field work experience in social services.
• Ability to follow a care plan.
• Ability to work with physically and mentally ill, disabled, and emotionally upset elderly individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and be discreet in handling sensitive information.
• Knowledge of nursing practices, procedures, terminology, and laws related to long-term care.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in a skilled nursing environment.
• Supervisory experience.
• Ability to think strategically and exercise discretion and independent judgment to make logical, practical decisions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay Transparency Statement

Compensation for roles varies depending on factors such as location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by state or local law, we provide a reasonable pay scale, including the hourly or salary range we reasonably expect to pay for this role.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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