Social Services Assistant - FT - Day at Four County Health and Rehabilitation

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Four County Health & Rehab– a place where you’ll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We’ll surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports every aspect of your life – both inside and outside of our centers. And you’ll get to practice your passion in a non-profit, mission-driven organization that’s known for the highest level of care in our communities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists the Social Services Coordinator with the planning, coordination and development of the Social Services Program.
• Participates in family and patient activities designed to promote social interaction, reality orientation, and intellectual stimulation.
• Counsels patients and families including dealing with feelings about death or dying and other emotional, mental, environmental or physical limitations.
• Completes social documentation in-line with procedural guidelines.
• Assists with grievance resolution when requested.
• Understand appropriate documentation for advance directives.
• Facilitates patient and family councils as appropriate.
• Coordinates admissions and discharges.
• Acts as a liaison with social, health, and community agencies.
• Assists with the coordination of family and community resources as needed to solve financial needs and to promote emotional security.
• Promotes the image and reputation of the System by exhibiting servant leadership and providing direct and open lines of communication.
• Contributes to the work of committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative efforts of the System.
• Performs other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the System.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proficient in using a computer, especially Microsoft Office, Excel and Power Point.
• Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills required
• Effective and professional verbal, and written communication skills
• Communicates well with other associates, patients, family members, and visitors providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude. Responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor, answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school graduate or its equivalent.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

REASONING ABILITY

COMPUTER APPLICATION SKILLS

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Please see minimum qualifications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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