Social Services Assistant Full-Time

Kern River Transitional Care • Bakersfield, CA

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About The Position

The Social Services Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting the Social Service Director/Consultant in the planning, development, and implementation of social service programs within the facility. This position focuses on enhancing the well-being of residents by addressing their social, emotional, and medical needs, while also coordinating with various departments and community agencies to ensure comprehensive care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Prior health care experience preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business and professional documents.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence effectively.
• Mathematical skills to apply concepts such as fractions and percentages to practical situations.
• Reasoning ability to solve practical problems and interpret various instructions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in discharge planning.
• Familiarity with Medicare/Medicaid and financial assistance programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Social Service Director/Consultant in planning and implementing social service programs.
• Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff to plan social services.
• Develop and coordinate department policies and procedures.
• Review and recommend changes to department policies and procedures annually.
• Identify and address the medically related social and emotional needs of residents.
• Participate in community planning related to facility interests and resident needs.
• Assist residents in achieving self-care, independence, and well-being.
• Provide medically related social services to maintain residents' physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
• Complete necessary administrative forms and reports for the Director.
• Inform residents and families about Medicare/Medicaid and financial assistance programs.
• Consult with staff and community agencies to address residents' needs through social service programs.
• Maintain regular Social Service progress notes on treatment plans and institutional adjustments.
• Coordinate social service activities with other departments as needed.
• Assist residents and families with emotional problems related to illness and institutional care.
• Evaluate social and family information to determine social treatment plans.
• Meet regularly with department personnel to identify and improve service areas.
• Obtain resources from community agencies to meet residents' needs.
• Schedule outpatient appointments and ancillary patient services as needed.
• Assist in discharge planning with appropriate agencies and referrals.
• Develop and maintain rapport with other departments and community agencies for effective service delivery.
• Participate in orientation and in-service training programs related to residents' needs.
• Assist in developing the department's budget.
• Report suspected fraud related to billing and cost reports.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident care information and report unauthorized disclosures.

Benefits

• Full-time position with competitive salary range of $40.4K - $51.2K per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED