Social Services Assistant

Aviata at Shoal Creek - Social Service AssistantLocation: Aviata at Shoal CreekAddress: 500 Hospital Dr, Crestview, FL 32539Job Type: Full-TimeWe are searching for a Social Services Assistant to join our community that is resident and family focused, a team builder, and excited about the opportunity to assist in building a facility culture. The primary purpose of your job position is to ensure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis.BenefitsPay rate: Competitive pay, along with holiday pay and paid time off (PTO) program.Access to online learning 24/7: Use it for free to help satisfy your personal and leadership development.Health, dental, and vision insurance for the entire family and more!401k with a match!Major ResponsibilitiesAgree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Executive Director/LNHA.As part of the admission process, meet with the resident and family to review policies on advance directives, resident rights and non-discrimination.Conduct and document a social services evaluation, including identification of resident problems/needs.Provide/arrange for social work services as indicated by resident/family needs.Assist resident, as needed, with financial planning.Keep the resident's family informed of resident problems, personal needs, transfers, and changes of level assignment.Meet with the appropriate facility staff concerning resident issues.Act in compliance with all corporate, state, federal, and other regulatory standards.Assist with discharge planning.Provide innovative, responsible healthcare with the creation and implementation of new ideas and concepts that continually improve systems and processes to achieve superior results.Minimum QualificationsMust possess a high school diploma or equivalent.One (1) year experience in long-term care preferred.Must demonstrate the ability to assess resident needs and coordinate the discharge planning process.You must be qualified, compassionate, and dedicated to a job well done.We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.