Social Services Assistant - Part-time M-F

Generationshealthcare; Atascadero (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Coastal Oaks Special Care Center in Atascadero is seeking a part-time Social Services Assistant to support planning, developing, and directing social service programs to meet residents' emotional and social needs.

The role requires collaboration with administration and care staff, adherence to policies, and compassionate resident care; benefits include competitive pay and opportunities for growth. Weekend coverage not required; M-F schedule.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, and understand English.
• Must be able to make independent decisions when warranted.
• Must demonstrate ability to provide age-appropriate resident care.
• Must be a supportive team member and contribute to team work.
• Must deal tactfully with residents, families, staff and the public.
• Must have leadership ability and willingness to work with others.
• Must have patience, tact and enthusiasm in handling residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing and directing social service programs.
• Meet with administration and staff to plan social services.
• Assist in developing and coordinating department policies and procedures.
• Review policies annually and suggest changes.
• Develop and implement policies for addressing residents' social/emotional needs.
• Participate in community planning related to resident services.

Skills

Reading English

Decision making

Team player

Patience

Communication

Job description

Social Services Assistant

Part-time M-F

$23-25 per hour with experience.

Coastal Oaks Special Care Center, Atascadero

The primary purpose of your job position is to assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing our facility’s social service programs in accordance with current existing federal, state, and local standards, as well as our established policies and procedures, to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis.

Essential Duties

• Assist the Social Service Director/Consultant in the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing of the social service programs of this facility.
• Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, and other related departments in planning social services, as directed.
• Assist in the development, administering, and coordinating of department policies and procedures.
• Review department policies and procedures, at least annually, and participate in making recommended changes.
• Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures for identifying the medically related social and emotional needs of the resident.
• Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation package, rewarding healthcare benefits and excellent career growth opportunities.

Benefits and incentive programs (including sign-on bonuses, if applicable) are subject to eligibility requirements and may change at any time. Sign-on bonus terms and amounts are subject to change and are based on the employee’s date of hire.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents

The company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, reproductive health decision making, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military status, veteran status, uniformed service member status, sexual orientation, transgender identity, citizenship status, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.