Social Services Assistant at Salinas Valley Post Acute Salinas, CA

Social Services Assistant job at Salinas Valley Post Acute. Salinas, CA. Salinas Valley Post Acute is seeking a Social Services Assistant to join the team full time. Starting Rate: $23 per hour As a Social Services Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the emotional, social, and physical well-being of residents under the direction of the Social Service Director.

This position requires a compassionate, organized, and resourceful individual to help manage and deliver social services programs and resources.

Key responsibilities:

• Resident and family support:
  • Assess residents' social and emotional needs and assist them in adjusting to their institutional life.
  • Help residents achieve the highest possible level of independence and self-care.
  • Provide emotional support to residents and their families coping with illness, stress, and anxiety.

• Administrative and care coordination:
  • Maintain detailed and regular social service progress notes.
  • Assist with discharge planning, including coordinating with outside agencies and arranging for necessary equipment and services.
  • Schedule on-site and off-site patient appointments for services like optometry, podiatry, and dentistry.
  • Perform administrative duties, such as completing forms and reports.

• Resource and program management:
  • Inform residents and families about available financial programs, including Medicare and Medicaid.
  • Connect residents with community health and social welfare resources.
  • Assist in developing and implementing social service policies and procedures.
  • Participate in community planning and department meetings.

• Education:
  
  A high school diploma or GED is required. An Associate or Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Prior experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to interpret documents and regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving and reasoning skills.
• Proficiency with standard office equipment and computer use.