Social Services Assistant at Medilodge of Livonia

West Bloomfield, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychosocial Support, Resident Assessments, Care Plan Development, Coordination of Services, Counseling, Discharge Planning, Staff Education, Team Collaboration, Effective Communication, Confidentiality, Psychosocial Practices, Workforce Motivation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Embark on a fulfilling healthcare career with us and become part of a team that truly values your contributions. At the end of each day, knowing that you’ve made a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents will be your greatest reward. Why MediLodge? • Michigan’s Largest Provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services. • Employee Focus: We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth. • Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements. • Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally. • Michigan Award Winner: Recipient of the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association. Key Benefit Package Options? • Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. • Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers. • Specialty Benefits: Reimbursement options for childcare, transportation, and a non-perishable food program for eligible employees. • Michigan Direct Care Incentive: We offer an Eighty-Five Cent Michigan Direct Care Incentive that is added to your hourly wage. • Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet. • Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options. • Pet Insurance: Three options available • Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options. • Retirement Savings with 401K. • HSA and FSA options • Unlimited Referral Bonuses. Start rewarding and stable career with MediLodge today! Requirements Summary: Provides psychosocial support to residents and their families. Qualifications: Education: ? BSSW, MSSW preferred Licenses/Certification: ? Licensing as required by the state of employment Experience: ? One year of experience in a long term care environment. Essential Functions: Provides direct psychosocial intervention. ? Performs resident assessments at admission, upon condition change and/or annually. ? Creates, reviews and updates care plan and progress notes. ? Provides direct psychosocial intervention. ? Coordinates resident visits with outside services,dental, optical, etc. ? Attends and documents resident counsel meetings. ? Assists resident's families in coping with skilled nursing placement, physical illness and disabilities of the resident, and the grieving process. ? Works with the patient, family and other team members to plan discharge. ? Conducts in-service programs to educate staff regarding psychosocial issues and patient rights. ? Supervises and guides Social Services Assistants. ? Performs other tasks as assigned. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: ? Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team. ? Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization. ? Ability to maintain confidentiality. ? Knowledge of psychosocial practices applicable to a long term care environment. ? Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.

Responsibilities

The Social Services Assistant provides psychosocial support to residents and their families, conducts assessments, and coordinates care plans. They also assist families in coping with challenges related to skilled nursing placement and work with the healthcare team on discharge planning.