Admission and Social Service Assistant

Admission & Social Service Assistant

Job Description

Department: Admissions and Social Services

Reports to: Administrator

Exempt Status: Exempt

FUNCITON: The primary purpose of your job position is to assist the Admissions & Social Services Coordinator to provide services to the residents and their families regarding the social and emotional aspects of illness, disability and aging in a long-term care facility, in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, as well as our established policies and procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES: Supervises any other individuals assisting in the area of Social Services as assigned by the Admissions & Social Services Coordinator.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Persons who have been found quality by a court of law of abusing, neglecting or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in this position.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Freedom from illegal use of drugs.
• Freedom from use and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
• Must have knowledge of special needs and limitations of elderly. Is able to recognize and identify situations in which problems are such that referral is indicated. Has sufficient understanding and self-discipline to relate sensitively to the patient’s needs and feelings.
• Interested in learning and advancement.
• Ability to work congenially with others.

Education and/or Experience
:
Graduate of a four-year college or university in social work.

Certificate, Licenses, Registrations:
Must have Social Service License
.

Language Skills
:
Must have strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups and/or individuals such as managers, clients, customers, and the public.

Mathematical Skills
:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as statistical process control tools and budgets. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability
:
Literate, emotional maturity, integrity, poise, and dignity sufficient to permit full performance of the duties of the position. Ability to define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Must have a genuine interest in the elderly, patience, and tact. Good listening skills

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support Services:

• Interview resident and family and completes necessary forms.
• Identifies and evaluates personal, emotional, and environmental concerns that might otherwise prevent or limit the resident’s full use of medical, nursing, and restorative care. Formulates a written plan of care for resident.
• Records continuing progress notes on the resident’s social needs and the response of the resident to social services.
• Assembles and maintains a store of information on community resources and helps other staff to access.
• Gives assistance or help in locating and arranging for services of other professionals or agencies as needed.
• Participates regularly in care plans with nurses and other staff to assist in better understanding the resident and his family.
• Keeps a record of contacts with the family and assess resident responses.
• Counsels new residents and their families to inform them of services to residents, utilizing resident’s rights and responsibilities, and provides direct services to residents, utilizing available resources directed toward helping the resident solve problems associate with illness, disability, and the aging process.
• Completes the social history after interviewing residents, relatives, friends, and other significant individuals who are concerned with resident’s illness.
• Maintain social work progress notes by recording significant contact made in the course of performing the service.
• Assists in coordination of discharge planning for residents.
• Provides direct services to the resident’s family and/or persons concerned with his/her welfare. Develops meaningful, ongoing relationships with relatives, friends, legal guardians, and other significant individuals who will contribute to the resident’s…