Social Services Assistant

Job description

Social Service Assistant

Position Purpose:
The purpose of this position is to implement services to meet the social and/or emotional needs that affect the residents’ ability to achieve their highest
level of function; participate in the development of residents’ comprehensive care plans; and provide social services to residents in compliance with
federal, state, and local regulations.

Essential Job Functions – Principal Accountabilities:

• Participate in family and resident activities designed to promote social interaction, reality orientation and intellectual stimulation.
• Develop one-to-one professional relationships with residents and families as needed for counseling.
• Counsel residents and families in dealing with feelings about death or dying and other emotional, mental environmental or physical limitations.
• Assist in development of individualized plans to meet residents’ needs.
• Complete the sections of the (MDS) Minimum Data Set assigned completely, timely and accurately.
• Document the social care component of the Comprehensive Care Plan for each resident.
• Document psycho-social needs, interaction, and follow-up action(s) with resident and/or family according to facility policies and procedures.
• Document residents’ discharge needs in accordance with facility discharge planning policy and regulatory requirements.
• Refer residents to social, health and community agencies and complete accurate documentation in residents’ records concerning the results of

such referrals. * Assist in coordinating family and community resources as needed to solve financial needs and to promote emotional security.

• Participate in community events related to resident’s needs and interests.
• Implement room visits for residents unable to leave their rooms.
• Cooperate with the activity department to conduct events to meet socialization needs of the residents.

Other Job Functions

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements Education: Education in social work or related field is desirable.

Experience: Experience performing the essential functions of the position is desirable.

Certification/License: None

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Familiarity with principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career

counseling and guidance. * Physical, sensory, and cognitive abilities sufficient to perform essential functions.

• Ability to deal professionally, courteously, and efficiently with the public and to remain calm under stress.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Good oral and written communications skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Knowledge of all confidentiality requirements regarding medical clients and strict maintenance of proper confidentiality on all such information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Ability to work independently. Must project a professional presence and appearance.

Physical Demands/Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work in an office environment with controlled temperature and lighting.
• Move about within the facility to access file cabinets, documents, office machinery, and other equipment. Move about within and outside the facility

to visit with residents and family members, and to attend meetings, training events, and other business activities. * Operate computer, read, remain in a stationary position, converse with others.

• Legibly complete forms; perform data entry of information. Remain in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Converse with others, write legibly, read and comprehend written/verbal information. Communicate instructions or demonstrate tasks.
• Lift and carry up to 20 pounds frequently; up to 35 pounds occasionally.
• Stand and walk frequently; Sit for extended periods; simple grasp; fine hand manipulation; near vision; hear conversation; speak.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Morning shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Gainesville, FL 32608: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $18