Social Services Associate, Discharge Planning – Part-time or PRN

At Solaris Health Care Celebration, located at 1290 Celebration Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34747, 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 Health Care Celebration, 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 Celebration!:
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
• School Concierge Services - childcare made simple
• Shift Differentials up to $2 an hour depending on location, position shift! Join a team that invests in YOU – your health, future your success!

The primary purpose of your job position is to assist in planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the overall operation of our Solaris Health Care’s Social Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Director of Social Services and/or Administrator, to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis.

• Administrative Functions

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the social service programs of this Solaris Health Care.

• Assist in the development, administering, and coordinating of department policies and procedures.

• Keep abreast of current social service-related federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards, and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to the Social Services Director or Administrator.

• Review department policies and procedures, at least annually, and participate in making recommended changes.

• Be able to identify medically related social and emotional needs of the resident.

• Participate in discharge planning, resident assessments, and development and implementation of social service care plans.

• Interview resident/families to obtain social history information.

• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submitting such to the Director as required.

• Involve the resident/family in planning social service programs when possible.

• Assist in arranging transportation to other facilities when necessary.

• Refer resident/families to appropriate social service agencies when Solaris Health Care does not provide the services or needs of the resident.

• Provide information to resident/families re:
  Medicare/Medicaid, and other financial assistance programs available to the resident.

• Provide consultation to members of our staff, community agencies, etc., in an effort to develop social service programs that will solve the needs and problems of residents.

• Assist in the review and updating of departmental job descriptions at least annually.

• In the absence of the Director assume the authority, responsibility, and accountability of directing the social service department.

• Maintain a quality working relationship with medical professionals and other health related facilities and organizations.

• Coordinate social service activities with other departments as necessary.

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