Social Services Assistant — Flexible Schedule & Impact

Trellis CentennialSNF; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Flexible Schedule

Health Insurance

EAP

Competitive Pay

Job summary

Trellis CentennialSNF in Anchorage, AK seeks a Social Services Assistant to support residents’ psychosocial and care needs, coordinate resources, and assist with discharge planning and family guidance.

You will work with interdisciplinary teams to maintain documentation, review plans, and help residents navigate Medicare, Medicaid, and community services, while upholding resident-centered care and compassionate service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in Social Services or healthcare preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and resident-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Help develop, implement, and maintain social services policies and procedures.
• Assess residents' psychosocial, emotional, and medically related social service needs.
• Support residents and families with adjustment to illness, long-term care, discharge planning, and end-of-life concerns.
• Maintain accurate social service documentation, progress notes, and required reports.
• Provide guidance on Medicare, Medicaid, financial assistance, and available community resources.
• Coordinate referrals and services with community agencies and healthcare providers.
• Assist with discharge planning, including arranging equipment, home services, and agency referrals.
• Participate in care planning meetings and interdisciplinary team collaboration.
• Support continuous quality improvement by participating in departmental meetings and policy reviews.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with residents, families, staff, and community partners.

Skills

Compassionate Leader

Team Player

Organized & Detail-Oriented

Social Services Experience

Education: High School Diploma

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Trellis CentennialSNF in Anchorage, AK seeks a Social Services Assistant to support residents’ psychosocial and care needs, coordinate resources, and assist with discharge planning and family guidance.

You will work with interdisciplinary teams to maintain documentation, review plans, and help residents navigate Medicare, Medicaid, and community services, while upholding resident-centered care and compassionate service.