Social Worker

Solaris healthcare; Florida; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k Retirement

Job summary

Solaris HealthCare Forest Lake, Apopka, FL, seeks a full-time Social Services Assistant to support the Director of Social Services and Quality-of-Life Director in daily operations. You advocate for residents, coordinate psychosocial care, and assist with discharge planning to meet patient needs while ensuring compliance with state and company guidelines.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma, experience in senior care, and strong English proficiency; a social work degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field mandatory or preferred
• Experience dealing with people in crisis is preferred
• Knowledge of casework process and geriatric patient needs
• Ability to organize and coordinate with multiple professionals
• Proficiency in standard English (written and spoken)

Responsibilities

• Admit patients to center following policies and procedures
• Establish and maintain a waiting list
• Participate in room assignments and communicate with families and departments
• Ensure records are complete, legible and timely
• Prepare for and participate in multidisciplinary Patient Care Planning Conferences
• Act as Ombudsman for patients and families
• Keep accurate records of complaints and report remedies
• Provide case work with patients and families (counseling, transportation)
• Coordinate discharge information for medically appropriate discharge
• Share discharge information with transfer facilities under agreements
• Participate in Utilization Review meetings
• Refer patients to community resources as appropriate
• Develop programs for presentations on nursing home services
• Participate in continuing education with administrator approval
• Join the center's quality assurance program

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Crisis management

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Associate or Bachelor's degree in psychology or social work preferred

Job description

Employment Status: Full-Time Pay Rate: Hourly

At Solaris HealthCare Forest Lake, located at 3355 E Semoran Blvd, Apopka, FL 32703 , we understand that a significant change in health can be challenging. That’s why our mission is to provide top-quality care that helps our residents move forward and resume their normal way of life.

We believe that who we are and what we stand for is evident in our name. At Solaris HealthCare Forest Lake, we strive to care for each resident like family, recognizing that compassionate, personalized care can achieve limitless possibilities. By joining our team, you will be part of a dedicated group of professionals committed to supporting and uplifting our residents, ensuring they receive the best possible care to lead fulfilling lives. Join us and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents every day!

Proud Partner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers – join the spirited KARE KREWE of Forest Lake!

You’ll love being part of our team—and you may also qualify for these amazing benefits:

Affordable Health, Dental & Vision Insurance (family options included)

Daily Pay -get paid when YOU want

401k with Company Match -plan of your future

Generous PTO, Holidays & Sick Time -we value work life balance

Tuition Reimbursement -invest in your growth

Life Insurance & Disability Coverage -peace of mind for you & your family

Uniforms Provided & Perks Programs -we've got your covered

Shift Differentials up to $2 an hour depending on location, position & shift!

Join a team that invests in YOU - your health, future & your success!

This role requires Florida AHCA Clearinghouse background screening.

https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Solaris HealthCare Forest Lake is seeking a full-time Social Services Assistant. The Social Services Assistant will assist the Director of Social Services as well as the Quality-of-Life Director with various daily tasks in the Social Services Department. This individual will serve as an advocate for our patients and residents, as well as assist the respective directors in ensuring the needs of those we care for are met. Come and see what we have to offer!

We are located at 3355 E Semoran Blvd, Apopka, FL 32703.

WHY WORK FOR US? BECAUSE WE OFFER SOCIAL SERVICE ASSISTANTS:

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Retirement

SOCIAL SERVICE ASSISTANT QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma
• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or social work preferred (experience can substitute for preferred degree)
• 1-year experience in a senior care setting
• Experience in a long term care facility is a plus.

General Description:

This position is responsible for the admission of patients to the center and coordinates center services to fulfill patients' basic psychosocial needs as well as arranging for the discharge of the patient at the appropriate time. Serves as center ombudsman.

Qualifications/Experience/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university, preferably BSW or related social service field
  
• Experience in dealing with people in crisis is preferable
• Knowledge of casework process, needs of geriatric patients, medical settings, working knowledge of social and health resources of community, working knowledge of funding resources such as Medicare, Medicaid, and insurances
• Imagination and creative ability, skill in working cooperatively with other professionals, ability to organize and carry out responsibility efficiently and effectively
• Proficiency in standard English

Responsibilities:

• Admit patients to center, following policies and procedures outlined by State, Federal, and Company guidelines.
• Establish and maintain a waiting list,ensuring thatapplicable State, Federal and Company policiesare followed.
• Participate in room assignments, ensuring that patients, families and all departments are informed
• Ensure that all records required to be filled out are done so completely, legibly, and in a timely fashion
• Be able to prepare for and participate in multi disciplinary Patient Care Planning Conferences
• Act as Ombudsman, informing patient and family of patient's rights and privileges
• Keep accurate records of complaints, and report complaints and suggested remedies to the administrator
• Perform case work with patients and families, consisting of basic counseling, arranging for transportation, encouraging family participation, and others as necessary to meet patients' needs
• Upon admission and throughout stay, coordinate information which will enable patient to be discharged at medically appropriate time
• Provide information to other facilities with whom there is a Transfer Agreement on discharge
• Participate in Utilization Review meetings
• Be aware of community resources , and be able to refer appropriate patients to those resources
• Develop programs for presentation to various groups regarding nursing home services and/or other marketing related aspects as designated by administrator
• Participate in continuing education programs available, with consent of administrator
• Participate in center's quality assurance program.

Hiring Locations

• Apopka, FL 32703