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Social 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.
$43,031 / year median in New Mexico
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Between $25.00 and
$31.00
Per Hour
Position range in Albuquerque MSA $16.97
- $25.
67 Per hour Social Services Assistant
Central Desert Behavioral Health Hospital
Occupation:
Social and Human Service Assistants
Location:
Albuquerque, NM
- 87115
Job Type:
Full Time (30 Hours or More)
Posted:
09/04/2026
Positions available: 1
Source:
Central Desert Behavioral Health Hospital
Web Site:
centraldesertbh.com
Job #: 2026-6486
Job Requirements and Properties
Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite
Full Time Schedule
Full Time
Job Description
Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. The Social Services Assistant works under the supervision of the Social Services Director to coordinate patient support and discharge Posted Salary Range USD $25.00
- USD $31.00 /Hr. Wage Commensuration The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Duties & Responsibilities
- Complete the initial Social Service Assessment and the initial patient interview profile to begin discharge planning upon admission
- Provide information to family and/or patients/residents relating to Medicare, Medicaid, and other financial assistance programs available to the patient/resident
- Work closely with Case Management to coordinate patient discharges Additional Information
Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window. Qualifications & Requirements - Must possess at minimum a High School Diploma or equivalent G.E.D
- Social Work License preferred, not required
- Must have experience in long term care or skilled nursing facility
- Reliable transportation required Benefits All of our employees are valued and receive a competitive wage; full time team members are also offered a comprehensive benefit package which includes:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance/ Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Reimbursement & Nursing Loan Repayment Programs
- PerkSpot
- Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off Plan
- New Pet Insurance Discount available
- DailyPay option available!
- Get your pay, when you need it.
- Purchasing Power
- online purchase/payroll deduction
- Tickets at Work
- entertainment ticket discounts
- Employee Assistance Plan
- easy-to-use services to help with everyday challenges of life (available for all employees and their families)
- Helping Friends Foundation
- our employees' hardship/crisis fund
- Auto and Home Insurance
- employee discount available
- payroll deduction!
- In-facility education programs and more!
EOE Statement Drug Free, Smoke-Free work place. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets