Social Service Assistant - The Pearl of Elgin
Elgin, IL 60123
About the Job
Join The Pearl of Tillers! We are seeking a Social Service Assistant, we invite you to join our dedicated team!
At Pearl Healthcare, YOU are our greatest asset! We offer these competitive benefits:
- Competitive wage
- Affordable: Medical, Dental, Vision
- Free Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation/Sick Time
- Personal Days
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401K
- Meaningful and rewarding work environment
- Plus much more, Inquire with us today!
Description:
The primary purpose of the Social Services Assistant is to assist in planning, organizing, our facility’s Social Services Department.
Responsibilities for Social Services Assistant:
- Embody the company standard as a high-quality care provider.
- Demonstrate strong leadership.
- Coordinate, and perform the activities of the Social Services Department.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the social, emotional, and psychological needs of patients.
- Identifies and address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families in a friendly and sympathetic manner.
- Collect data, conduct patient assessments and complete all state required documentation.
- Coordinate discharge planning.
- Coordinate the referral of patients and families to appropriate community, social service, other extended care and rehabilitation facilities and organizations.
- Maintain regular and on-going relationships with families and residents.
- Coordinate and direct care plan meetings.
- Communicate daily with Nursing and Admissions team regarding admissions, discharges and transfers.
Qualifications for Social Services Director:
- Experience in working within a skilled nursing, short term rehabilitative environment.
- Knowledge of Social Service practices (Preferred)
- Knowledge of Federal and State regulations.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent verbal, organizational and communication skills.
Apply online by clicking Apply Now or apply in person at:
The Pearl of Elgin
2355 Royal Blvd
Elgin IL 60123
Apply today for immediate consideration!!
At Pearl Healthcare, our unique approach to post-acute rehabilitation places the patient at the center, curating a plan of care that understands the specific needs of each individual. We are committed to providing a sophisticated level of support to achieve exceptional quality care.
Pearl Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.