Job Description

Position Summary:
Assists the Social Services Manager or Resident Support Services Manager in all day-to-day functions of the Social Services Department.

Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each state’s specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.

Qualifications
Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
  

Licenses/Certification:

• None required.

Experience:

• Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.

Essential Functions

• Assists the Social Services department in day-to-day functions.
• Works with the residents, families and other team members to outline goals of their day at admission and the plan to meet those goals and discharge as apporpriate.
• Assists residents/family members in obtaining appropriate forms to gain services, such as Medicaid applications or insurance appeals, as well as services and/or equipment at discharge.
• Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Other Functions

• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set forth in the company’s policies and procedures.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.