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Social Services Assistant
Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS A
Bachelors Degree in Social Work or a human services field (LSW required in TX Centers); and one year of supervised work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals. Must work every Saturday or every Sunday Neat is appearance Good physical and mental health Good written and verbal communication skills Good interpersonal skills Good administrative and organizational abilitiesKnowledgeofSocialResourcesintheCommunity DegreeinPsycho/SocialHealthareapreferred Principal Responsibilities:
Social Service CoordinatorCLINICAL/ADMINISTRATIVE
Ensure the residents' psychosocial and concrete needs are identified and met in accordance with federal, state and company requirements. Orient residents to the center. Discharge planning. Implement and update Resident Care Plan and Social History. Maintain records of outside referral. Assist in coordinating residents' financial affairs. Communicate needs and plan of care to resident, families, responsible parties and appropriate staff. Participate in meetings, in-services and training as required. Meet with consultants as required Organize and Facilitate Family Council (Participate as requested by Council Members). Implement and maintain an ongoing Quality Measurement And Performance Improvement Program (QMPI) Assist with coordination of resident room moves.CONSUMER SERVICE
Presents professional image to consumers through dress, behavior and speech. Adheres to company standards for resolving consumer concerns. Ensures that all consumer/resident rights are protected. Organize and maintain a professional work settingCareer Insights for Social / Human Services Assistant
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What they do
A Social or Human Services Assistant assists with identifying and arranging community services for clients. Works with social workers and other human services professionals. Helps with rehabilitation for people with disabilities or those in recovery, or coordinates home care services for the elderly; may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis.
$49,005 / year median in California
+16% projected growth