Social Services Assistant

Edgefield Post Acute is a long-standing skilled nursing and rehab facility with an excellent reputation conveniently located in Edgefield, SC, just a short distance from Aiken and Augusta. Do you want to work in a friendly, professional and supportive organization which is part of the largest skilled nursing facility group in South Carolina? Are you tired of the hustle and bustle of bigger cities and the challenges larger facilities can bring? Then come see for yourself why we have "The Edge" on our competition! Our Administrator together with our DON and dynamic staff create an unbeatable culture! We have revamped our wages, added more value in benefits, and offer a culture you'd be hard pressed to find anywhere else!
We are looking for a Social Services Assistant who has experience in the healthcare setting, (preferrable skilled nursing). You will assist in maintaining policies and procedures to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the residents are met/maintained on an individual basis. You will assist the Social Services Director by interviewing residents and families to obtain history relevant to medical problems and planning. You will help resident and family to adjust to admission into the facility environment. Acts as liaison between medical and nursing staff, residents, relatives and appropriate outside agencies. You will assist in coordination of discharge planning for residents.
We invite you to experience the Edgefield culture and grow with us as a valued member of our staff where your experience in this vital role will be appreciated and rewarded for all the hard work you do. We offer the following : Competitive wages Healthcare benefits including, dental and vision (for full time)401K matching (for full time) Weight-loss program and gym membership reimbursement (for full time) Appreciation rewards Schedule: Full time or Part time Successful candidates to be considered for the Social Services Assistant position will have the following: Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or its equivalent Associate or Bachelor's Degree preferred but not required. Experience as a Social Services Assistant preferred Experience in Long Term and Rehab care is a plus Excellent communication skills is required
The primary purpose of your job position is to assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing our facility's social service programs in accordance with current existing federal, state, and local standards, as well as our established policies and procedures, to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis.