Social Services Assistant

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description


We're a skilled nursing facility looking for dynamic associates to join our team and provide our guests with a care experience that will change their lives! If you are a customer service oriented individual with a Social Services Assistant background, we want to meet you!

• Assist the Social Service Director/Consultant in the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing of the social service programs of this facility.

• Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, and other related departments in planning social services, as directed

• Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family

• Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of social care plans and resident assessments

• Interview residents/families as necessary and in a private setting.

• Refer resident/families to appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide the services or needs of the resident.

• Work with emotional problems including assisting resident/family with anxieties and stress caused by illness and admission to the facility, difficulties in coping with residual physical disabilities, fears related to helplessness and death, and the need for institutional and specialized care

• Assist in providing solutions for social and practical environmental problems including seeking financial assistance, discharge planning (including collaboration with community agencies), and referrals to other community agencies when specialized assistance is required.

Position Requirements


Requirements:

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

• 6 months experience in a Social Services Assistant position in a skilled nursing facility preferred.

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Shift
Various Shifts

Pay Range

DBA

Position
Social Services Assistant

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt

Open Date
8/31/2026

Location
Pelican Ridge Post-Acute


This position is currently accepting applications.