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Social Services Assistant (SSA)
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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.
$40,759 / year median in Illinois
+11% projected growth
Job Description
KEWANEE, IL
Job Summary:
The Social Services Assistant assists in the implementation of programs the Social Services Department, assuring that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis.Essential Duties:
Planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the overall operation of facility's Social Services Department. Establish policies, and procedures, and as may be directed by the Administrator. Safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of all manner, in accordance with facility's established policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations.Benefits Offered:
Extremely low-cost Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, and more $25,000 Company Paid Life Insurance- at no cost to you Daily Pay
- get your money when you want Paid Vacations
- rolls over each year Paid Sick Time Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Daily, Weekly, Monthly Employee Appreciation Events Birthday, Anniversary Celebrations Free Employee Assistance Programs
- professional support & guidance on family, money, health, legal services and more Huge Discounts at all major retailers (Walmart, Costco, etc.
Vote Qualifications:
An individual that possesses a bachelor's degree in a human services field (including but not limited to sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling or psychology). A minimum of one year of supervised experience in mental health or human services is preferred.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- 401(k) Plans