Social Services Specialist – Post-Acute Care

Life Care Centers of America; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Life Care Centers of America Social Services Assistant supports the Social Services department to address patients' medical, emotional, and social needs in a post-acute care setting. This role emphasizes compliance with laws and Life Care standards and requires strong communication with patients, families, and staff.

Responsibilities include assisting social workers, documenting according to state law, and maintaining confidentiality while delivering compassionate service and teamwork in a

Qualifications

• Non-Profit Case Management experience is highly desired.
• BSW or BA in Psychology preferred.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Prior health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the social services program to meet the medically related social and emotional needs of patients as well as Federal, State, corporate, and division guidelines.
• Document appropriately and timely, according to State law.
• Assist social worker(s) in supporting patients and families through education, financial planning assistance, liaison with community agencies, etc.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Skills

Case management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BSW or BA in Psychology

Job description

The Life Care Centers of America Social Services Assistant supports the Social Services department to address patients' medical, emotional, and social needs in a post-acute care setting. This role emphasizes compliance with laws and Life Care standards and requires strong communication with patients, families, and staff.

Responsibilities include assisting social workers, documenting according to state law, and maintaining confidentiality while delivering compassionate service and teamwork in a