Social Services Designee SSD

Job Overview

Position:
Social Services Designee SSD (Social Services Designee)

Employer:

Midwest Health, Inc.

Location:

Worksite attendance required.

• Assist in implementing and directing social service programs in accordance with federal, state, and local standards.
• Ensure residents' physical, mental, emotional, and social needs are met on an individual basis.
• Comply with facility personnel, safety, and corporate policies and procedures.
• Report allegations of resident abuse/neglect immediately to the Administrator or Nurse Manager on Call.
• Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with respect and dignity.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident and family information.
• Assist the Social Service Director in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing social service programs.
• Meet with administration, medical, and nursing staff to plan social services.
• Coordinate admissions, readmissions, room moves, and patient inquiries.
• Participate in discharge planning and development of social care plans.
• Interview residents/families privately and involve them in planning social service programs.
• Provide information regarding Medicare/Medicaid and other financial assistance programs.
• Complete necessary forms, reports, and submit to the Director.
• Coordinate resident Medicare/Medicaid benefits and VA/insurance benefits.
• Maintain social service progress notes.
• Coordinate social service activities with other departments.
• Make routine visits to residents and provide services.
• Attend in-service training and safety drills.
• Report incidents/accidents immediately.
• Assist with evacuations during emergencies.

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field preferred.
• Social service designee certificate or license required.
• Basic computer skills.
• Proficient in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Ability to work beyond normal hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Basic driving policy compliance if required.

• Regular worksite attendance.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs occasionally; lifting 11–25 lbs not required.
• Carry up to 10 lbs occasionally; carrying 11–25 lbs not required.
• Reach above shoulder height occasionally; reach at shoulder height frequently; reach below shoulder height frequently.
• Push/Pull occasionally.
• Hand manipulation: grasping frequently, handling constantly, fingering occasionally.
• Capacity to twist, bend, crawl, squat, kneel, crouch, climb, and balance.
• Must be able to use a transfer/gait belt or obtain assistance when lifting objects over 25 lbs.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and hostile patients.
• Must be able to see, hear, and use prosthetics as needed.

Entry level

Full-time

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