Social Services Specialist - Elder Care

Mission Health Communities; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short/Long-term disability

FSA

401(k)

PTO

Life insurance

CEU reimbursement

Daily pay options

Job summary

Providence Living Center in Topeka, KS is seeking a Social Services Designee to join our compassionate clinical team. The role supports residents by developing social histories, assessments and care plans, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams, and guiding discharge planning to promote smooth transitions.

This full-time position requires on-site presence, strong communication, empathy for the elderly, and proficiency with Word and Excel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• SSD certificate or willing to obtain.
• Ability to be onsite at the community.
• Good listening skills.
• Proficient with Word/Excel and email; intermediate computer skills.
• Commitment to patient privacy and HIPAA compliance.
• Desire to work with the elderly.

Responsibilities

• Develop a social history, social assessment and care plan with identified goals and actions for each resident.
• Document progress notes relating to the plan of care within policy timeframes.
• Implement staff approaches and periodically review their effectiveness.
• Participate in interdisciplinary Care Plan meetings and discharge planning.
• Organize family groups and provide counseling and education as needed.

Skills

Active listening

Computer literacy

Elder care empathy

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

SSD certificate

Tools

Word

Excel

Email

Job description

Providence Living Center in Topeka, KS is seeking a Social Services Designee to join our compassionate clinical team. The role supports residents by developing social histories, assessments and care plans, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams, and guiding discharge planning to promote smooth transitions.

This full-time position requires on-site presence, strong communication, empathy for the elderly, and proficiency with Word and Excel.