Social Services Assistant - Full-Time

Join us and apply today as a Full-Time Social Services Assistant position! This position is for you!

The Gulf Coast Village is part of Volunteers of America National Services, which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.

Schedule - Monday thru Friday, hours 8am to 5pm, no weekends

Benefit Highlights:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan;
• Pay in Lieu of benefit options available
• Employee Discount Program (car rental, wireless carriers, travel, uniforms, etc.)
• Career scholarships;
• Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs;
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days)
• NetSpend – Get paid early: Tap into 50% of your earnings before payday.

POSITON SUMMARY

Plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the Social Services Department in accordance with Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a related hospital field.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, skilled nursing center, or other related medical center.

Preferred qualifications:

• Assume the authority, responsibility, and accountability of directing the social service department.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the social service programs of this center.
• Assist in the development, administering, and coordinating of department policies and procedures.
• Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards, and make recommendations, on changes in policies and procedures to the Administrator.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for the identification of medically related social and emotional needs of the resident.
• Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of social care plans and resident assessments.
• Interview resident/families as necessary and in a private setting.
• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submitting such to the Administrator as required.
• Involve the resident/family in planning social service programs when possible.

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At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.

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