Social Services Assistant

Join Our Compassionate Team at TLC Nursing Center as a Social Services Assistant!

Located at 212 Ellen Street, Oneonta, AL 35121
, TLC Nursing Center is a 101-bed facility dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to our residents. We are seeking a Social Services Assistant to help address the psychosocial needs of our residents and their families.

As a Social Services Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing emotional support, advocacy, and resources to residents and families.

• Assist the Social Services Director in conducting psychosocial assessments of residents upon admission and throughout their stay.
• Provide emotional support and counseling to residents and families to address issues related to adjustment, coping, and grief.
• Help residents access community resources and services, including financial assistance, housing options, and social support programs.
• Coordinate family meetings, support groups, and educational sessions to facilitate communication and address concerns effectively.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including nurses, therapists, and administrators, to develop and implement care plans that address residents’ psychosocial needs.
• Document resident interactions, assessments, and interventions in compliance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences to review resident progress, set goals, and address psychosocial issues impacting care.
• Support residents in maintaining connections with social networks, including friends, family, and community organizations.
• Provide assistance and advocacy for residents in resolving conflicts, accessing services, and upholding their rights and preferences.

TLC Nursing Center offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.

If you are a compassionate individual with a background in social services and a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for seniors, we invite you to apply for the Social Services Assistant position at TLC Nursing Center.

Join us in our mission to create a supportive and caring environment where residents thrive and maintain their dignity and independence.

Apply today to become part of our dedicated team committed to making a positive impact on the lives of our residents and their families!

Background Checks:

As part of our employment process, all candidates may be subject to a background check. This check may include, but is not limited to, criminal history, employment verification, education verification, and reference checks. The information obtained through these background checks will be used solely for the purpose of evaluating your suitability for employment with TLC Nursing Center. Any discrepancies or false information provided by the candidate may result in disqualification from consideration for employment or termination if already employed.

By applying for employment, you consent to the background check process as outlined above.

Drug Screening:

TLC Nursing Center is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace. As such, all candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to undergo drug screening. Drug screening may include testing for illegal substances as well as certain prescription medications that may impair job performance or safety. Refusal to undergo drug screening or testing positive for prohibited substances may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

By applying for employment, you consent to the drug screening process as outlined above.

Notice of Nondiscrimination:

TLC Nursing Center does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, or age in admission to, participation in, or receipt of the services and benefits of any of its activities or in employment, whether carried out directly by TLC Nursing Center or through a contractor or any other entity with whom it arranges to carry out its programs…