Social Services Assistant

• Assist with assessments and identify resident’s psychosocial needs and facilitate methods of meeting with those needs. 
• Assist with promoting staff sensitivity to the unique needs of the residents by education staff regarding possible reasons for resident’s feelings and behaviors when needed. 
• Assist with assessments and complete the sections of the Minimum Data Sheet (MDS) assigned completely, timely, and accurately. 
• Assist with documents of the social care component of the Comprehensive Care Plan for each resident as identified by the interdisciplinary team with seven days of completion of an MDS. 
• Assist with understanding and actively promote use of the problem-solving process to obtain positive resident outcome. 
• Assist with the understanding of the residents’ rights and utilize this in practice of service delivery. 
• Assist with and act as a liaison with social, health, and community agencies. 
• Attend care plan meetings to provide professional guidance to improve the quality of services rendered to residents and families. 
• Assist with the admission process as needed.
• Assist with contacting the families regarding resident needs. 

Level of Formal Education: One to two years related experience and/or training
Years of Experience: 1+ years
Type of Experience: Social Services, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Healthcare, Customer Service.  
Language Skills: Acceptable fluency in English in order to perform job duties and speak, read, write, and communicate with all others.
Technical Competencies: Basic computer skills
Skills and Abilities: 

• Ability to communicate and actively listen effectively. 
• Multi-tasking skills and manage time effectively. 
• Exceptional organizational skills. 

Personal Attributes: Patient, understanding, professional demeanor 

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off. All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday. Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs. Government requirements or exclusions may apply.