Social Service Assistant-EXCELLENT PAY with schedule flexibility!

Are you intrested in a career in healthcare or already have experience in the medical field and are looking for new opportunity? Come grow with us as you are taught on the job experience in the Social Services Department of our 108 bed skilled nursing facility in Aurora Colorado. We are seeking canidates who will serve as advicates for our residents, facilitating transions in and out out of our care while you help enhance the wellbeing and psycosocial health of those we serve. The ideal applicant will have a love for the elderly or the disenfranchised populations, the ability to work easily with a variety of populations and have a passion for protectng the rights of vunerable populations. Purpose of Your job Position The primary purpose of your job position is to assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing social service programs in accordance with current existing, federal, state, and local standards, as well as our established policies and procedures, to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis. Duties and Responsibilities Assist the Social Service Director in the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing of the social service programs in this facility. Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, and other related departments in planning social service, as directed. Review department policies and procedures, at least annually, and participate in making recommended changes. Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc. and submitting such to the Director. And any other tasks assigned to you with or without notice by SSD, management, and/or NHA. Education Must have a high school diploma; Bachelor's degree preferred Experience Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) preferred Motivational Interviewing, preferred Behavioral Therapy, preferred Pay Rate: $18-28/hr #J-18808-Ljbffr Sweetwater Care