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Social Services Assistant
Location:
Bluffton, IN
Description:
Christian Care is looking for a Part Time (16-20 hours/week) Social Services Assistant! Scope of position Performs duties and implements programs that meet physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of the residents. Assisting with the improvement of a resident's quality of life while working as a team with the other departments. Qualifications Must have either an associates or bachelor's degree in human services, social work or psychology; OR a social services designee certification 1 year of Long Term Care experience preferred Experience preferred with MDS entries, documentation requirements, and Ascend. Knowledge of state regulations and requirements 1 year of experience with Referral and Admissions process preferred Possess the ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, personnel, government agencies and the public. Knowledge of computer programs Must have a patience, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm Must be dependable and a self-starter Essential Functions Assist with resident admissions, readmissions, room moves and patient inquiries and all forms required in these processes. Assist in coordination of required interviews and additional services required under the Social Service Director instructions. May be required to coordinate resident Medicare and Medicaid benefits including beneficiary consent, denials, explanations, utilization, & MS 2001. Also responsible for coordinating VA and insurance benefits for residents. Knowledge of current federal and state laws and regulations that apply to Social Services in a long-term care setting. Make routine visits to residents and perform services as necessary. Assist personal and staff with compliance to all Residents' Rights Is involved in resident care plans and the scheduling process May be required to develop and conduct psychosocial resident groups Input proper documentation in the residents electronic record May be required to coordinate family or resident meetings, and give staff-in-services Make arrangements to other social service agencies if the facility doesn't provide the programing necessary. Assist in Discharge plans including involvement with family and community services, as appropriate Maintain contact with the resident's family, involving them with non-medical progress reports as necessary. Perform other duties and tasks as assigned. Continuing Education: Attends in-service, educational, and on-the-job training programs as directed. Attends continuing education required for maintenance of any professional certification or licensure. Resident Rights: Maintain the confidentiality of resident information. Honor the resident's personal and property rights. Knock before entering resident's room Physical Demands: Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability May be required to lift equipment and occasionally move furniture The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequently required to stand and walk. Required to sit, use hands and/or fingers, reach with arms and hands, talk, hear, taste, smell and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and peripheral vision and depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents.
Company:
Christian Care Retirement Community
Posted:
September 7 on ApplicantPRO
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Social Services Assistant is a Clerical Assistant Job at Christian Care Retirement Community located in Bluffton IN. Find other listings like Social Services Assistant by searching Oodle for Clerical Assistant Jobs.
Social Services Assistant is a Clerical Assistant Job at Christian Care Retirement Community located in Bluffton IN. Find other listings like Social Services Assistant by searching Oodle for Clerical Assistant Jobs.