Job description

Do you have excellent people skills and a passion for geriatrics? If so, consider joining the Letcher Manor team! We are currently seeking a Social Services Assistant.

Letcher Manor offers opportunities for advancement, comprehensive benefits, and competitive pay. We are looking for applicants who are highly motivated, energetic, professional, and possess clinical knowledge as well as excellent interpersonal skills. Experience in the long-term care setting is highly preferred. The ideal applicant will be skilled in establishing and maintaining therapeutic relationships with residents.

Social Services Assistant Responsibilities:

• Complete forms, reports, evaluations, studies etc. related to social services.
• Assist with resident admission into the facility
• Develop a post-discharge plan
• Develop a workable quality assurance program for social services and coordinate this activity.
• Retain a listing of and be knowledgeable of, all available resources needed for comprehensive care needs of residents, to include community agencies.
• Process all abuse and grievance complaints and work with local social services agency in resolution of abuse, keeping administrator aware at all times of progress and process. Initiate filing adult protection forms when indicated.
• Maintain periodic content with family and schedule regular individual conferences with residents.
• Responsible for notifying legally responsible parties of the residents of impending quarterly evaluations of each resident’s care plan and request their input or attendance. If the resident’s condition should warrant more frequent evaluations, the Social Services Director will be responsible for the notification.
• Assist with pre-admission screening.
• Participate in all care plan conferences.
• Counsel resident, family members, and staff.

Social Services Assistant Schedule:

• Approximately 20 hours per week
• Monday-Friday, flexible schedule

Social Services Assistant Requirements:

• Social Services experience preferred
• One year experience in long-term care setting required
• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred

If you're interested in putting your skills to work for a leader in the long-term care industry, we invite you to apply today!

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Whitesburg, KY 41858: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What is your expected hourly pay rate?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Social Services: 1 year (Preferred)
• Long-Term Care: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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