Social Service Assistant The Orchards at Northwest Detroit, MI Job Details Full-time 9 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Master's degree in social work Master of Social Work Experience working with individuals with dementia Bachelor's degree in social work Patients with cognitive disabilities Client assessment in social work Infectious disease care Working with geriatric patients Mid-level Working with seniors Care planning in social services Bachelor's degree Managing patients as a health services social worker Social Work 1 year Social work care coordination Social service program planning Geriatrics Experience working with individuals with neurological conditions Full Job Description Social Service Assistant The Orchards is currently seeking a Social Service Assistant to join our team.

Social Service Assistant Duties and Responsibilities:

Demonstrates knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents (i.e. physical, cognitive, and socialization factors) in planning social services programs Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary to plan social services programs for residents with the following needs: therapeutic, neurological and dementia, dialysis, IV therapy, and infectious diseases if applicable Promptly follows-up on admission inquiries, evaluates and assesses the needs of prospective residents to determine appropriateness of facility placement

Social Service Assistant Qualifications and Skills:

Experience as a Social Service Assistant in a large LTC setting preferred BSW or MSW preferred, or Bachelors degree in related field At least one year experience in Social Work field required

Social Service Assistant Benefits:

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Life Insurance Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Vacation and Paid Sick Time 401K Tuition Reimbursement