Job Description

Arden Park Post Acute is looking for a personable, happy, compassionate, and competent Social Service Assistant to join our team.

Purpose: Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing our facility’s 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:(include but are not limited to):

• 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.
• Assist in the development, administering, and coordinating of department policies and procedures.
• Review department policies and procedures, at least annually, and participate in making recommended changes.
• Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures for identifying the medically related social and emotional needs of the resident.
• Receive inquiries and release information in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family.

Requirements and Qualifications :

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Must have at least one (1) years’ experience in a clerical or administrative position, or successfully completed a secretarial science program from an accredited school/college.
• Must be knowledgeable of administrative practices, procedures, and guidelines.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must have patience, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents

Physical Capacities: (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)

• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Continuous bending, squatting, twisting and reaching.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which includes an annual TB screening and physical examination.
• Must be able to stand for and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Requires infrequent lifting of weight up to 100+ pounds with assistance.
• Frequent pushing and pulling of carts and transporting residents.
• Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress related to working with persons who are ill, disabled, elderly and/or emotionally upset, and/or memory impaired.
• Must be able to manage resident behavior that includes verbal outbursts, combative behavior, striking out, and memory impairment

Environmental conditions: Inside work, normal temperatures, some noise, occasional fumes/odors, chemical exposure and potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Arden Park Post Acute is an equal opportunity employer, in accordance with anti-discrimination laws. Arden Park Post Acute prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Arden Park Post Acute conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sacramento, CA 95825: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Social Service Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
• Clerical/office: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location

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