Social Service Assistant

Assists the Social Service Director plan and implement psychosocial programs. Aids SSD in community contacts and involvement. Assist’s SSD in assessing residents.Responsibilities

• Assess resident for Comprehensive Care Plans
• Develop, schedule and conduct psychosocial programs
• Chart residents need for and residents responses to psychosocial programs
• Arrange for transportation by families to outside appointments
• Prepare admission documentation, orientation and welcome
• Resident correspondence and outside contracts
• Any other assigned duties

Required Skills

• The position requires a high school diploma and a knowledge of the interests of elderly persons, their abilities and limitation in maintaining an interesting and active life. 
• Ability to understand, interact with and related to the elderly is essential.
•  A general knowledge of community services, programs and available resources would be helpful.
• Must have the current federally required vaccines or proof of a valid exemption.