Social Services Assistant, Part Time

Covenant Retirement Communities & Covenant Care; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

403(b) with employer match

PTO and holidays

Tuition assistance and scholarships

Fitness center access

Job summary

Covenant Living in Carol Stream, IL, seeks a Social Services Assistant to support residents across multiple levels of care. You will participate in assessments, coordinate social plans, and advocate for residents and families, ensuring smooth transfers and personalized service.

The role emphasizes communication, documentation, confidentiality, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to address emotional and psychosocial needs in a caring environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree preferred.
• Certifications in related areas desirable.
• Entry level experience acceptable for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist facility representatives with prospective residents, families, and discharge planners in need of skilled nursing care.
• Orient residents to the skilled nursing facility and services.
• Collect admission data (social, medical and financial) and address questions and family adjustments.
• Maintain documentation in the resident's health record for social services care plans.
• Participate in care planning meetings with interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain contact with hospital discharge planners to ensure continuity of care on transfers.
• Assist residents and families in selecting physicians as needed.
• Communicate admission/discharge information to departments.
• Ensure care plan documentation meets regulations and requirements.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Documentation skills

Confidentiality / HIPAA awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree (preferred)

Certifications in related areas desirable

Job description

We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us!Part of a nationwide family of Continuing Care Retirement Communities is seeking a Social Services Assistant. This position isresponsible for directing the social service functions which include the planning, development and implementation of appropriate programs designed to address the emotional and psychological needs of campus residents in multiple levels of care and their families. This position is responsible for actively participating in the resident assessment process and in assisting the facilitating of inter-facility transfers. This position serves as a resident advocate within the campus.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Assist as the facility representative with prospective residents, families and discharge planners for persons in need of skilled nursing care.Assist with orientation of residents to the skilled nursing facility and services.Collect and accurately record admission data including social, medical and financial information and address questions and concerns and family adjustment.Maintain current documentation in resident’s health record as it relates to the social services care component of the comprehensive care plan for each resident as identified by the interdisciplinary team.Participate in resident care planning meetings for ongoing departmental communication and problem-solving of delivery of Social Services to residents and families.Maintain contact with hospital discharge planners to assure continuity of care and continued physician service upon transfer.Assist residents and/or families in selecting new physicians as necessary.Assist in the communication of appropriate information to departments regarding admission or discharge.Assure that appropriate care plan documentation as required by regulations and need is complete.EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:Required Degree: High School Diploma or the equivalentPreferred Degree: Associates DegreeCertificate(s): Certifications in related areas are highly desirable.Experience: Entry LevelKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:Effective communication, organizational skills, and interpersonal skillsStrong documentation skills, keep files updated, establish progress reports and collaborate with others in your filed to organize a comprehensive treatment or management plan for clients/patients. • Understand and follow all regulatory and corporate policies related to confidentiality of the resident’s medical, financial and personal information.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office/community setting.Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.Ability to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 50 lbs.Ability to operate various equipment base on department and weather conditionsEngaging in repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and fingers – typing and/or writing.Clarity of Vision:For near visual acuity Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e., working with small objects or reading small print), including use of computers.For far visual acuity, Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. This is not just the ability to see a person or object, but the ability to recognize features as well.For peripheral vision, observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point.Compensation Pay Range:$17.52 - $23.06 per hourReasonable Pay EstimateA reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $17.52 - $23.06 per hour. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:Medical, dental and vision insuranceEmployer paid group term life and disabilityPaid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays403(b) with a 3% employer matchFitness center use at most facilities.Various voluntary benefits:Life, AD&DTuition assistance and scholarshipsEmployee assistance programLegal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing programPet InsuranceFor more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org.Covenant Living and CovenantCare Home Health and Hospice are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.