Posted 21h ago

Social Services Specialist

@ Cascades at Riverwalk
Midvale, Utah, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:advocating residents, maintaining contact, documenting problems
Requirements Summary:High school diploma, reliable transportation, some prior social services experience preferred, ability to advocate for residents, document social service issues, and assist with discharge planning.
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Job Description

Hello, Cascades at Riverwalk in Midvale, UT is actively looking to hire a full-time Social Services Specialist.

At Cascades at Riverwalk, our goal in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) is to provide each patient with top-quality care. We strive to maximize each patient's functional independence to safely discharge her/him to the next level of care.

We are a people-first organization. Really! Our guiding motto is leading with integrity, empowering people, delivering outcomes.

Job Description:

The Social Services Specialist assists the Social Services Supervisor to manage residents' everyday physical, mental, and psychosocial needs:


  • Advocate for resident needs and rights
  • Maintains contact with family, in consultation with the resident, to report on changes in health, goals, discharge planning
  • Builds relationships between residents and staff and teaches staff how to understand and support resident's individual needs
  • Assists in resolution of grievances as voiced by resident, family, responsible party, or ombudsman
  • Assists with documenting social service problems with appropriate approaches and time measurable goals

Benefits:

  • Complete medical/dental/vision insurance benefits
  • Employer-matching 401k retirement program
  • Up to 16 days' paid time off per year
  • Company paid Life Insurance

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma
  • Reliable transportation to/from work
  • Some prior social services experience preferred
  • Love for the geriatric population!