Social Services Assistant

Social Services Assistant

At Normandy Nursing Center, we deliver the highest quality of care for every resident through our most valuable asset: you. We seek compassionate and thoughtful individuals who share our passion for exceptional care in senior living. Normandy Nursing Center partners with a vast network of skilled nursing centers across two states to support our small team environment of caring professionals with the resources and benefits of a large enterprise.

Your legacy of excellence begins when you join us at Normandy Nursing Center.

Flexible Schedule Monday-Friday

Pay, Benefits and Perks of Social Services Assistant:

• Competitive Pay Based on Experience
• 8 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO+) added to your balance after 30 days of employment; immediately accrue more PTO as you work! (full-time only)
• 6 Observed Holidays with premium pay or leave + 1 Floating Holiday for full-time employees
• Up to $5,000 per in tuition/education reimbursement per calendar year for approved program of study
• Take home up to 75% of your net earned wages at the end of every shift
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company-matched contributions after 1 year of employment
• Medical (Teledoc Included), Dental, Vision, Life and other voluntary Insurances for full-time employees
• Have fun with contests and employee appreciation events every month

Essential Functions of Social Services Assistant:

• Assures that social service/discharge planning activities are integrated and coordinated within the hospital system by effective communication at all levels.
• Develops specific, measurable, realistic plans and objectives, which enhance social service delivery.
• Ability to perform a psychosocial assessment and reassessment on all residents.
• Performs all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Demonstrates knowledge of clinical social work and discharge planning.
• With the Administrator, interprets and promotes residents' rights and the "Residents' Bill of Rights".
• Interacts professionally with resident/family and involves resident/family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Coordinates and directs Social Service/Discharge Planning Department to ensure resident needs are met and facility policy is followed.
• Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate in resident care and performance improvement activities. Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:
• Plans, assesses, coordinates, and determines the services needed by prospective residents for admission to this facility.
• Works to maximize facility census, implements an effective streamlined admissions process on a 24 hour, seven (7) days a week basis, and ensures a high level of resident satisfaction.
• Conducts tours of facility for prospective residents/families.
• Receives resident referrals.
• Tracks pre-admission referral activity daily.
• Assist with arrangements and confirmation of all admissions.
• Screens potential admissions to the facility for the following: level of care appropriateness, financial payment source, length of stay and (short- or long-term care).
• Ensures proper completion, signing, and distribution of paperwork.
• Able to expedite assessment and admissions process in an assertive manner. Completes financial
• Maintains working relationships with referring community agencies
• Promotes public relations of the facility to outside community and other healthcare

Qualifications of Social Services Assistant :

• Bachelor's degree in social work is preferred
• Current state clinical social work licensure is required
• Short term rehab experience is preferred
• Two years of experience in Social Services background or a behavioral setting is preferred
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team
• Candidates must…