Social Services Assistant - Ocean Point

Thepavilionop; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in San Diego is seeking a professional to address residents' psychosocial needs, maintain care plans, and ensure quality standards. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and good communication skills. Responsibilities include orienting residents, assisting with discharge planning, and coordinating financial affairs. Preferred qualifications include a degree in Psycho/Social Health. This role plays a crucial part in maintaining a supportive environment for residents.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Preferred qualifications include a degree in Psycho/Social Health.
• Good physical and mental health for the role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Strong administrative and organizational abilities.
• Knowledge of social resources in the community.
• Degree in psycho/social health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the residents’ psychosocial and concrete needs are identified and met.
• Orient residents to the center and assist with discharge planning.
• Implement and update Resident Care Plan and Social History.
• Maintain records of outside referrals and coordinate residents’ financial affairs.
• Communicate needs and plan of care to residents, families, and staff.
• Participate in meetings, in-services and training as required.
• Meet with consultants as required and organize Family Council.
• Support QMPI program implementation and ongoing quality improvement.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Good interpersonal skills

Good administrative and organizational abilities

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational abilities

Knowledge of Social Resources

Psycho/Social Health degree preferred

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Degree in Psycho/Social Health

Job description

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Neat in appearance
• Good physical and mental health
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good administrative and organizational abilities
• Knowledge of Social Resources in the Community
• Degree in Psycho/Social Health are preferred

Principal Responsibilities

CLINICAL/ADMINISTRATIVE

• Ensure the residents’ psychosocial and concrete needs are identified and met in accordance with federal, state and company requirements.
• Orient residents to the center.
• Discharge planning.
• Implement and update Resident Care Plan and Social History.
• Maintain records of outside referral.
• Assist in coordinating residents’ financial affairs.
• Communicate needs and plan of care to resident, families, responsible parties and appropriate staff.
• Participate in meetings, in-services and training as required.
• Meet with consultants as required
• Organize and Facilitate Family Council (Participate as requested by Council Members).
• Implement and maintain an ongoing Quality Measurement And Performance Improvement Program (QMPI)
• Assist with coordination of resident room moves.

CONSUMER SERVICE

• Presents professional image to consumers through dress, behavior and speech.
• Adheres to company standards for resolving consumer concerns.
• Ensures that all consumer/resident rights are protected.
• Organize and maintain a professional work setting