Vale Healthcare Center -
SOCIAL SERVICES ASSISTANT
Job Code: 32 Department: Social Services
FLSA: Hourly Non-Exempt Generally Reports to: SS Manager
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be a
complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
SUMMARY
Provides services in support of responsibilities of the Social Services Department
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Assists in the completion of care plans and psychosocial assessments, Medi-Cal applications, transportation needs,
discharge plans, psychotropic monitoring of residents (assisting Nursing staff with meetings), and coordination of care
with Case Managers.
• Completes required forms and documentation in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
• Coordinates care plan meetings with families on admission and quarterly thereafter.
• Helps resolve grievances/concerns of Resident and/or family.
• Makes room changes when necessary.
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS
• Social Services designee approved program or certificate program at a Community College (for 99 beds or less).
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
May lead a Social Services department in a facility of 99 beds or less.
When in the Assistant role while in a facility of 120 beds or more, the Social Services Director will be the primary supervisor.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT
Employee may be required to sit, bend, stoop, use keyboard, see, talk and hear. May occasionally lift medium to heavy
objects including assisting with the movement of Residents. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident’s
protected health information. Monitors and oversees facility’s efforts to comply with company policies, procedures and state
and federal law. By his / her signature below, employee agrees to adhere to and oversee communication of privacy guidelines
relative to the confidentiality of residents' protected health information.
JOB DESCRIPTION REVIEW
I understand this job description, its requirements and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned. I understand the
job duties may be altered from time to time.
HOURLY WAGE RANGE: $24 to $25 DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE