Social Services Assistant

Social Services Assistant Needed!! – Join Avante Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center! Do you enjoy working with the elderly? Are you passionate about helping others? Let Avante Group, Inc be your new work family! Avante at Mt. Dora Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Social Services Assistant to assist the Social Services department with providing medically related social services. Essential Job Functions Assist with discharge planning, including arrangements for home health services, DME, transportation, circulation of post discharge plan of care, mail survey to discharged residents, post discharge follow-up calls in the log, and document steps taken in the medical record under discharge planning with appropriate documentation. Assist with PASRR Level II paperwork and ensure it is completed timely and accurately. All duties pertaining to social services office functions such as filing, faxing, phone calls, mailing, etc. Assist with all room changes and documents in the medical record. Follow up within 48 hours of the room change and document. Coordinate with Activities staff to obtain personal items, clothing items, and adaptive equipment as needed. Assist with the ICP Medicaid process, including applications for Medicaid. Complete all 3-day Medicare letters in the absence of the Social Services Director, after appropriate training has been provided. Complete assigned social services audits on a PRN basis to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations pertaining to advance directives and social services documentation. Assist with any complaints or formal grievances filed by residents and/or responsible parties. Provide investigative results to the Administrator and Social Services Director as applicable. Ensure that the Grievance log is up to date and grievances are complete and filed appropriately in the Grievance book. Coordinate and assist with all departmental referrals, including dental, eye care, hearing, podiatry, psychiatry and psychological support. Assist the resident and/or responsible party with the application process for Social Security representative payee paperwork as needed. Encourage participation in extraneous meetings for marketing purposes, etc., under the direction of the Administrator and Social Services Director. Why Avante? At Avante, we believe in providing the highest quality of care to our residents while fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment for our team. Benefits You’ll Love Competitive Compensation Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision and more!) Strong Retirement Plan for Your Future Paid Time Off & Holidays to Recharge Tuition Reimbursement – Invest in Your Education Health & Wellness Programs to Keep You Feeling Your Best Employee Recognition Programs – Win prizes & an annual cruise! A Collaborative Work Environment – We value your voice! (Employee surveys, check-ins, & town halls) Advancement Opportunities – Grow Your Career with Us! What we are looking for Must be able to read, write and communicate in English. Must be computer proficient with applicable programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and GiftWrap, etc.). High School Diploma required. Must have at least 3 years’ experience in a related field. Long Term Care preferred. Background Screening Requirement This position requires background screening through the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Learn more: If you are passionate about patient care and a rewarding work environment, Don’t hesitate—Apply Today! Avante provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, Veterans' status, national origin, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender, genetic information or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal requirements, Avante complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Avante expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, Veterans' status or any other category protected by law. Improper interference with the ability of Avante's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including, discharge. #J-18808-Ljbffr