Social Service Assistant (83560)

Primary Responsibilities

The Social Service Assistant will work with the Director of Social Services to oversee the well-being of residents and assist in the admission process, as well as, identification of needs and problems with the facility's residents.

Essential Functions

• Tasks may include but aren't limited to the following:
• Develop one-to-one relationship with residents and family as needed for counseling and identifying needs.
• Assist family and resident during admission process.
• Work with family and resident on social interaction, reality orientation, and intellectual stimulation.
• Work with family, community resources, and appropriate facility staff as needed to solve financial needs and promote emotional security.
• Assist Administrator and Director of Social Services with resident/family/responsible party concern management.
• Attend committee meetings as required.
• Attend weekly Medicare meeting.
• Assist with room changes by contacting families/resident and completing necessary forms.
• Refer residents for vision, dental, and hearing services.
• Office work, such as copying documents and filing.