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.
Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) is hiring a Social Services Designee to join our Social Services Department in Stockton, Missouri - someone who leads with skill, compassion, and a drive to positively impact every patient and family we serve.
Position Details Status:
Part Time Work Shift:
Days Hours:
8:00a.m to 4:00p.m, 2-3 days/week
What Your Day Looks Like:
Lake Stockton Healthcare Facility (LSHCF) is a 90-bed long-term skilled nursing facility. A 30-bed memory care unit meets the specific needs of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. As a Social Services Designee you will be: Assisting with admission/discharge planning Coordinating the transportation of residents to appointments Delivering resident mail the same day as received Assessing each resident's psychosocial status Serving as a liaison between the families of residents and the health care team in time of crises Making arrangements for obtaining needed adaptive equipment, clothing, and personal items Assisting with family/resident concerns and/or needs Utilizing the communities' resources to assist in the discharge of short stay residents
Qualifications:
Education:
High school diploma, MHCA Designee Training required, will assist in obtaining
Experience:
1 year of long-term care/healthcare preferred
Skills:
Collaborative, detail-orientated, problem-solving
Licensure/Certification:
Family and Friends CPR within 6 months of employment
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand for 10% of the day and sit for the remaining 90% Benefits That Support You Competitive wages, annual merit increases, employee wellness program For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: CMH benefits. Why CMH? CMH includes 34 primary and specialty clinics, six long‑term care facilities, and one residential care facility. We provide acute care, emergency services, ambulatory care, surgical services, pharmacies, walk‑in clinics, addiction recovery, therapies, and more - all grounded in exceptional, community‑focused healthcare. CMH is a three-time recipient of the Missouri Quality Award. 2025 Chest Pain-MI Platinum Award Springfield Business Journal awards include multiple years as an Economic Impact Award nominee and being honored in the Dynamic Dozen for being one of the top 12 fastest-growing companies in southwest Missouri. Click here to see the full list of awards for CMH! Follow us on Facebook to discover more about life at CMH- the people, the culture, and the work that matters.
