Social Services Assistant - Long-Term Care Support

Genesis HealthCare, Inc.; Albany (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable compensation plans

Tuition discounts

Employee Assistance Program

401K

Job summary

Genesis HealthCare, Inc. in Albany, AL is seeking a Social Services Associate to support patients and families, coordinate transfers, and participate in care planning under the direction of a social worker. Monday–Friday 8:00 am–4:30 pm with some weekend on-call coverage.

Required: Associate degree in human services with at least two years in long-term care and any state-mandated certifications. Benefits include health/dental/vision, company-paid life insurance, 401K, paid time off, and employee

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.

Education

Associate degree in human services

Job description

Genesis HealthCare, Inc. in Albany, AL is seeking a Social Services Associate to support patients and families, coordinate transfers, and participate in care planning under the direction of a social worker. Monday–Friday 8:00 am–4:30 pm with some weekend on-call coverage.

Required: Associate degree in human services with at least two years in long-term care and any state-mandated certifications. Benefits include health/dental/vision, company-paid life insurance, 401K, paid time off, and employee