Social Services Assistant

Social Services Assistant

Shelton Health and Rehabilitation Center in Shelton, Washington is seeking a Social Services Assistant to provide direct support the Social Services Director in identifying and providing for each resident’s social, emotional, and psychological needs, and the continuing development of the resident’s full potential during their stay at the facility and when appropriate, transition back to the community.

• Schedule, lead and document care conferences w/residents and family/responsible parties (if applicable).
• Interview residents to completed comprehensive assessments upon admission, quarterly, annually, and w/significant change in condition, using that information to assist the Interdisciplinary Care Team (IDT) in comprehensive care planning.
• Assist w/discharge planning, arranging ancillary services and durable medical equipment (DME) as ordered, needed, or requested.
• Make/confirm resident appointments, providing/making arrangements for transportation as indicated and communicating with family/responsible parties (if applicable).
• Review complaints and grievances made by residents and family/responsible parties (if applicable), following facility’s established policies and procedures.
• Participates in rotating key staff duties such as shifts covering the reception desk.
• Works under the direction of Social Services Director.
• Acts in compliance with all corporate policies and local/state/federal regulatory standards.

• Excellent professional written/verbal communication skills.
• Able to sit/stand in meetings 1-3 hours at a time.
• Strong computer skills.
• Able/willing to transport residents via facility van.
• Skilled in conflict resolution crisis intervention, and safe behavior management for disruptive residents.
• Sensitive to diverse backgrounds, values and needs.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• 1-2 years experience working in skilled nursing.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to sit or stand in meetings 1-3 hours at a time.
• Point Click Care knowledge is a plus.

• Competitive Wages
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off