Social Services Designee (Grand Rapids, MI)

Join our AWARD WINNING team at Valley View Care Center
National Quality SILVER Award Winners!

The Social Services Designee assists in providing social services to residents and their families to assist them in dealing with the impact of illness and extended care placement. This position participates in resident care management and ensures that needs are met through Social Service programming and appropriate referrals to outside agencies and community resources.

We are ranked at the top in our industry because of our staffs commitment to excellence. We are very proud of what we do and we are looking for the best talent to be a part of our epic team. Check out our Facebook to see all of the fun we have at Valley View: will earn:

• Wages are negotiable
• Yearly wage increases

PLUS we offer you best in class benefits:

• Medical no deductible or co-pay
• Dental & Vision
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Nursing Leadership Opportunities grow your nursing career!
• Tuition Reimbursement
• RN Loan Repayment
• Company paid Short Term Disability & Life Insurance
• 401k with employer match

We need your help with scheduling needs:

• Full Time Position
• Monday - Friday position
• No Weekends or Holidays!

How you will help people every day:

• Assist in meeting the psychosocial needs of each resident and their families in coping with the effects of illness disability treatment or stay in the facility.
• Coordinate services with other disciplines within the facility to enable the resident and families to promote their own well-being.
• Maintain a working knowledge of residents rights.
• Perform timely documentation of Social Service interventions and assessments in resident charts.
• Participate in resident care management including resident care plan conferences and developing multi-disciplinary plans of care.
• Inform residents and/or responsible parties of change of roommate(s) and room changes.
• Assist with admissions discharges and MDS testing.

What you will need to become a part of our EPIC team:

• Bachelors Degree in related human services field including but not limited to Social Work Sociology Special Education Rehabilitation Counseling and/orPsychology; LSW preferred but not required
• 1 years of social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals;
• Long-Term care experience is preferred.
• Excellent computer skills; experience with electronic charting a plus.
• Must be able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment with little supervision.
• A working knowledge of the basic services provided by skilled nursing and related facilities.
• Excellent customer service skills with a commitment to delivering Excellent Passionate Innovative care!
• You are a team player dedicated to doing what it takes to support your team members and get the job done.

We are conveniently located:

• North of Grand Rapids downtown area
• Near Comstock Park / Walker
• Just 2 miles North of 1-96
• Just 3 miles West of US-131

Facility Location:
1050 4 Mile Rd NW Grand Rapids MI 49544

Surrounding areas within a 15 mile radius:Comstock Park Grand Rapids Grandville Jenison Wyoming Northview East Grand Rapids Coopersville Allendale Hudsonville Kentwood Sparta Cutlerville Byron Center Rockford Forest Hills Kent City Ravenna Zeeland Cedar Springs Caledonia Fruitport Lowell

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This is a full time position