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Do you have excellent people skills and a passion for geriatrics? If so, consider joining a leader in the long-term care industry! We're seeking a Social Services Assistant to join our team. We offer opportunities for advancement, comprehensive benefits, and competitive pay. We are looking for applicants who are highly motivated, energetic, professional, and possess clinical knowledge as well as excellent interpersonal skills. Experience in the long-term care setting is highly preferred. The ideal applicant will be skilled in establishing and maintaining therapeutic relationships with residents. Our facility offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Schedule:
• Day shift
• Full-time

Requirements:
• Minimum of a bachelor's in social work or related degree
• Clinical knowledge
• Experience in long-term care highly preferred

Benefits:

We also offer a comprehensive benefit package as well as opportunities for professional development. Because we value each and every employee, we are happy to offer the following benefits:
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Indemnity Plans
• Health
• Vision
• Dental
• Disability

We also strive to take care of our employees by providing continuing education, scholarship opportunities, a free Employee Assistance Program, direct deposit, and Perfect Attendance perks!

Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Develop relationships with residents and their responsible party as needed for admissions, counseling, and identifying needs
• Work with responsible party and resident on social interaction, reality orientation, and intellectual stimulation
• Assist Business Office Manager in solving financial needs and promote emotional security for the resident
• Complete acute care plans as needed and attend care plan meetings
• Assist Administrator with resident/family/responsible party concern management
• Attend committee meetings as required.
• Complete monthly QA reports.
• As needed, refer residents for vision, dental, and hearing services
• Assist with room changes by contacting responsible party and resident and completing necessary forms
• Complete the initial, routine, and as needed psychosocial and socialization assessment, if needed the LSW can refer resident for additional professional psychosocial services.
• Discuss advance care planning with responsible party upon admission and as per state regulations and complete necessary documents
• Make morning rounds prior to morning meeting
• Be prepared to provide staff with any important department updates at the department head daily morning meeting Perform suicidal/homicidal assessments and required follow up Assist in investigations as requested by Administrator
• Assist with the completion of the MDS as needed
• Work rotating weekend Manager on duty as scheduled

• Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work

• Must be a Licensed Social Worker in the state of Texas

• Previous experience working in a skilled nursing facility is preferred

Regency Healthcare and Rehab is seeking a compassionate Director of Social Services, to serve our residents, in our fast-paced rehab facility. Social services are services provided by the facility's staff to assist residents in maintaining or improving their ability to manage their everyday physical, mental and psychosocial needs.

A highly qualified candidate is an individual with:

1. A bachelor's degree in social work or a bachelor's degree in a human services field including but not limited to sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling and psychology
2. One year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals
3. Licensed in social work preferred, but not required

1. The social worker, or social service designee, will complete an initial and quarterly assessment of each resident, identifying any need for social services of the resident. Any need for social services will be documented in the medical record under social services
2. The social worker, or social services designee, will pursue the provision of any identified need for social services of the resident. Attempts to meet the needs of the resident will be handled by the appropriate discipline(s). Services to meet the resident's needs may include:
   • Making arrangement or obtaining needed adaptive equipment, clothing and personal items
   • Working with residents, resident's families and care plan teams on current goals, discharge planning and encouragement to participate in care planning
   • Informing residents and those they designate about available health care choices and their ramifications such as advance directives and code status
   • Making referrals and obtaining services from outside entities (e.g., talking books, absentee ballots, community wheelchair transportation)
   • Assisting resident with financial and legal matters if appropriate
   • Discharge planning services
   • Providing or arranging provision of needed counseling services
   • Through the assessment and care planning process, identifying and seeking ways to support residents' individual needs
   • Promoting actions by staff that maintain or enhance each resident's dignity in full recognition of each resident's individuality
   • Assisting residents to determine how they would like to make decisions about their health care and whether or not they would like anyone else to be involved in those decisions
   • Finding options that most meet the physical and emotional needs of each resident
   • Providing alternatives by understanding and communicating to staff why residents act as they do, what they are attempting to communicate and what needs the staff must meet
   • Meeting the needs of residents who are grieving
   • Fining options which most meet a resident's physical and emotional needs
3. The resident's plan of care will reflect any ongoing medically-related social service needs and how these needs are being addressed
4. The social worker, or social service designee, will monitor the resident's progress in improving physical, mental and psychosocial functioning
5. Preparing and sending death certificates and monthly death report to the state
6. Completing level ones if needed on admissions and following any required changes outlined by the OBRA office
7. Completing sections of MDS related to social services
8. Attending resident care plans
9. Serving as back-up for Admissions
10. Visits to hospitals
11. Marketing with Admissions/Therapy when needed
12. Other duties as assigned

• Skilled in motivating and directing the workforce
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively with the residents and their family members, and at all levels of the facility
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Pay range is $25.00 - $35.00 per hour based on experience.

Schedule is Monday - Friday am hours

Must have a degree in Social Work or related field

Establishes course of action by exploring options; setting goals with resident and their families. Assist residents in achieving the highest practicable level of self care, independence and well being. Provide medically related social services so that the highest practicable physical, mental and psychosocial wellbeing of each resident is attained or maintained. Evaluate social and family information, psychological and emotional needs to assist in assessing social services needs as well as develop care plans for social services issues. Provide emotional support and address emotional problems including assisting residents and family with difficulties in coping with physical disabilities, fears related to health conditions as well as grief related to loss of ability and/or death. Assist residents with health care decisions. Assist with personal shopping. Assist in inventory and tracking patient belongings. Coordinate response to reports of missing, lost or stolen belongings. Assist in obtaining resources from community and social services agencies as well as health and welfare agencies to meet the needs of the resident. Assist in securing appropriate prosthetics and assistive devices. Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with other departments in the facility, and outside community agencies, so that social services can be provided to meet the needs of the residents. Document regarding resident social service status. Assist in making outpatient appointments as ordered and schedule on site ancillary patient services to include optometry, podiatry, dentistry and psychiatric services. Assist in discharge planning with appropriate agencies, entities or individuals to include agency services, equipment and agency referrals. Coordinates with interdisciplinary team. Provide in service training to the staff as requested. Counselling residents and family members. Supervisory Requirements This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Qualification Education and/or Experience Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or in Human Services and 2 years of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals. MSW preferred Language Skills Ability to read technical procedures. Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees. Mathematical Skills Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred. Physical Demands The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and /or walking very frequently. Sitting occasionally. Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently. Talking and /or hearing very frequently. Tasting and /or smelling very frequently. Lifting up to 25 pounds frequently. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching occasionally. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Additional Information Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

• Conduct initial assessments/reassessments in accordance with all DSDS policy and regulations to enable senior and/or disabled adults remain in the least restrictive environment.
• Coordinate Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) program services such as housekeeping, meal preparation, health, and/or personal care by making/receiving contact with participants and providers to complete service authorizations
• Develop and implement a care plan that meets the participant's unmet needs by making participant contact, collateral contacts and home visit(s), considering participant choice of providers
• Travel within a multi-county area to conduct home visits, attend hearings and training sessions, utilizing your personal vehicle when necessary
• Assume accountability and responsibility over the program's integrity, operations, and success
• Represent DSDS in administrative hearings

• Bachelor's Degree or higher level degree from an accredited college or university (relevant experience such as LPN, RN, or social service supports, etc. experience may be substituted for each year of required education)
• Able to work independently and show initiative within a team environment.
• Able to be resilient, with critical and innovative thinking skills
• High level communication and interviewing skills.
• Strong interviewing and communication skills
• Keen to detail and documentation
• Exhibit disability & cross-generational awareness
• Prior experience with customer service and working with the elderly, persons with disabilities or other vulnerable population is preferred
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• One or more years of experience working with the elderly and or disabled population or another related human services field.

We are currently accepting application for a full-time Social Services position in Lake Charles, LA.

Lake Charles Care Center, a 182-bed skilled nursing facility, is seeking a Social Services Professional with long-term care experience preferred. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and direct the functions and activities of the nursing staff to deliver exceptional patient care. Our team members will count on you to provide direction and leadership.

• Full-Time
• Monday - Friday (8a - 5p) hours may vary
• Salary depends on experience

• Work Location: In person

• Work directly with residents, the care team, and family members to identify unique psychosocial, mental, and emotional needs
• Complete psychosocial assessments
• Develop and implement viable care plans
• Attend care conferences
• Work directly with other members of the residents' care team, such as hospice providers
• Talk with families about complaints
• Coordinate discharge planning and refer residents to appropriate services, such as home care or hospice

• Bachelor's in social work or in a related human services field including, but not limited to, sociology, rehabilitation counseling and/or psychology.
• One year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals; or a similar professional degree in a field such as counseling, special education, sociology or psychology.
• Experience in long term care preferred
• Ability to multitask
• Familiarity of admissions and ability to work with business office and nursing to make sure residents are proper candidates for admission

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule is Monday - Friday am hours

Must have a degree in Social Work or related field

Establishes course of action by exploring options; setting goals with resident and their families. Assist residents in achieving the highest practicable level of self care, independence and well being. Provide medically related social services so that the highest practicable physical, mental and psychosocial wellbeing of each resident is attained or maintained. Evaluate social and family information, psychological and emotional needs to assist in assessing social services needs as well as develop care plans for social services issues. Provide emotional support and address emotional problems including assisting residents and family with difficulties in coping with physical disabilities, fears related to health conditions as well as grief related to loss of ability and/or death. Assist residents with health care decisions. Assist with personal shopping. Assist in inventory and tracking patient belongings. Coordinate response to reports of missing, lost or stolen belongings. Assist in obtaining resources from community and social services agencies as well as health and welfare agencies to meet the needs of the resident. Assist in securing appropriate prosthetics and assistive devices. Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with other departments in the facility, and outside community agencies, so that social services can be provided to meet the needs of the residents. Document regarding resident social service status. Assist in making outpatient appointments as ordered and schedule on site ancillary patient services to include optometry, podiatry, dentistry and psychiatric services. Assist in discharge planning with appropriate agencies, entities or individuals to include agency services, equipment and agency referrals. Coordinates with interdisciplinary team. Provide in service training to the staff as requested. Counselling residents and family members. Supervisory Requirements This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Qualification Education and/or Experience Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or in Human Services and 2 years of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals. MSW preferred Language Skills Ability to read technical procedures. Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees. Mathematical Skills Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred. Physical Demands The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and /or walking very frequently. Sitting occasionally. Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently. Talking and /or hearing very frequently. Tasting and /or smelling very frequently. Lifting up to 25 pounds frequently. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching occasionally. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Additional Information Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Entry Level Social Services Assistant | Social Services Assistant (COC ) for Program Support on a Exempt 1099 Contract: No Overtime Pay Basis Contract Contingent located CONUS - Charlotte, NC Across The Mid Atlantic Region supporting strategic delivery of Government and Public Services Sector Human Capital Solutions through Temporary Help Services and Recruiting/Staff Augmentation capabilities for the City of Charlotte (COC).

Seeking Entry Level Social Services Assistant candidates with relevant Government And Public Services Sector Experience (functional and technical area expertise also ideal) to support professional services engagement for Government And Public Services Sector Clients such as COC. This is a Contract Contingent or Contract W-2 (IRS-1099) Social Services Assistant Functional Area Professional - Staffing Augmentation and Recruiting Services Position; however, ProSidian reserves the right to convert to a Full-Time ProSidian employed W-2 Position.

JOB OVERVIEW

Provide services and support as a Staffing Augmentation and Recruiting Services (Entry Level Social Services Assistant) in the Government And Public Services Industry Sector focusing on Human Capital Solutions for clients such as City of Charlotte (COC) | Charlotte Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (CCPA) Generally Located In CONUS - Charlotte, NC and across the Mid Atlantic Region (Of Country/World).

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES - Entry Level Social Services Assistant | Social Services Assistant (COC )

• Assist employees with benefits enrollment and inquiries.
• Maintain benefits records and update HRIS.
• Process benefits changes due to life events.
• Coordinate benefits orientations.
• Liaise with insurance providers on claims and issues.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

Desired Qualifications For Entry Level Social Services Assistant | Social Services Assistant (COC ) (COC ) Candidates:

• Knowledge of benefits processes and HRIS tools.

Education / Experience Requirements / Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate’s or bachelor’s preferred.
• 1–3 years HR or benefits support experience.

Skills Required

• Communication, attention to detail, customer service.

Competencies Required

• Discretion, empathy, policy adherence.

Ancillary Details Of The Roles

• Supports annual open enrollment process.
• Tracks and reports benefits participation metrics.

Other Details

• Reports to Senior Benefits Administrator.

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Additional Information

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to fulfill all requirements of the roles for which they are employed: establish, manage, pursue, and achieve annual goals and objectives with Documented Goals for each of the firm's Eight ProSidian Global Competencies (1 - Personal Effectiveness | 2 - Continuous Learning | 3 - Leadership | 4 - Client Service | 5 - Business Management | 6 - Business Development | 7 - Technical Expertise | 8 - Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership)); and to support all business development and other efforts on behalf of ProSidian Consulting.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork – the ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant and effectively as a team leader
• Leadership – the ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
• Business Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
• Communication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
• Motivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
• Agility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or workstreams
• Judgment – exercises prudence and insight in the decision-making process while being mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
• Organization – the ability to manage projects and actions and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio, and the ability to quickly learn other tools, as necessary.
• Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio, and the ability to quickly learn other tools, as necessary.
• Commitment - to work with intelligent, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the most significant challenges across private, public, and social sectors
• Curiosity – the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
• Humility – exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have an impact and make a difference
• Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are essential to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. We are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare. Our growing list of benefits currently includes the following for Full-Time Employees:

• Competitive Compensation: The pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives. The Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the Plan you elect for medical and dental benefits. Contributions are deducted on a pre-tax basis.
• Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. | Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.
• Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options is available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.
• Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor's appointment, or any number of events in their life. These benefits include Vacation/Sick days – 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given.
• Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs are premium-only plans (POPs) that offer eligible employees a complete Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit.
• **Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: **We want you to succeed financially. Therefore, we offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program. This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy daily.
• Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements, Security Clearance is required for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials.
• **ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: **ProSidian Consulting will pay up to $5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program.
• Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements, performance incentives are associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.
• Flexible Spending Account: FSAs help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent daycare expenses on a pre-tax basis. You determine your projected costs for the Plan Year and then elect to set aside a portion of each paycheck into your FSA.
• Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you can elect supplemental life insurance. D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - See Below Instructions On The Best Way To Apply

ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for *** employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, Vietnam era, or another eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ProSidian Consulting has pledged to the Hiring Our Heroes Program of the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the "I Hire Military" Initiative of The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) for the State of North Carolina. All applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of Veteran Status.

Furthermore, we believe in " HONOR ABOVE ALL "—success while doing things the right way. Pride comes from the challenge; the reward is excellence in the work.

For Easy Application, Use Our Career Site Located On XXX Or Send Your Resume, Bios, And Salary Expectations / Rates To Careers @ ProSidian.Com & Recruiter @ ProSidian.Com

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