Social Services Assistant

Social Services Assistant Lakewood, CO Social Service Assistant - Cedars Healthcare Center We are seeking an outstanding Social Service Assistant to join our team at a senior living community in Lakewood, CO. Come join a team of dedicated, smart, and caring professionals as they work together to care for our seniors and provide them the lifestyle they deserve. What we offer

• Competitive salary $30.00-$34.00 DOE
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, generous Paid Time Off program, holidays, 401k and more!!!
• A growing company with opportunities for advancement
• Company sponsored training, tuition reimbursement, and other learning opportunities

Who we are "Our supreme goal is to do and be the best in all we undertake, and to provide a Stellar life for our residents, their families and our employees." - Evrett Benton, CEO If you are looking for a company and team that understands the value of people, then look no further! Stellar Senior Living is a premier assisted living and memory care provider in the Western United States. Founded in 2012 we have experienced consistent growth adding senior living communities to our family each year. We continue to grow and are looking for top talent to join our team and continue the journey with us. Job Description The Social Services Assistant is responsible for planning, developing, organizing, implementing and directing the SNF Health & Wellness in accordance with current existing federal, state and local regulations, as well as Stellar Senior Living established policies and procedures, to ensure medically related social services are provided to all residents in the facility. Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, develop the overall operation of the Social Services department to ensure all medically related emotional and social needs of patients are met
• Ensures the quality of social services rendered by the facility at all times
• Participate in the admission, discharge, MDS coordination, etc for social services
• Refers patients and families to appropriate community resources as necessary

Qualifications

• Must be currently registered/ licensed in the State
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or equivalent
• At least two years of experience in Long Term Care preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge or rules, regulations and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. As part of Stellar Senior Living’s continued efforts to maintain a safe environment for all employees, residents, families, and visitors, Stellar strongly encourages its employees to receive an FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccination, as well as any subsequent booster doses, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). To facilitate and further encourage COVID-19 vaccinations, Stellar periodically organizes onsite vaccination clinics at its various locations. Stellar employees are not required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment.