Social Services Assistant

Job description

Join us at Riverside Health & Rehab – a place where you’ll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We’ll surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports every aspect of your life – both inside and outside of our centers. And you’ll get to practice your passion in a non-profit, mission-driven organization that’s known for the highest level of care in our communities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Assists the Social Services Coordinator with the planning, coordination and development of the Social Services Program. - Participates in family and patient activities designed to promote social interaction, reality orientation, and intellectual stimulation. - Counsels patients and families including dealing with feelings about death or dying and other emotional, mental, environmental or physical limitations. - Completes social documentation in-line with procedural guidelines. - Assists with grievance resolution when requested. - Understand appropriate documentation for advance directives. - Facilitates patient and family councils as appropriate. - Coordinates admissions and discharges. - Acts as a liaison with social, health, and commun...