Social Services Assistant

Medilodge of West Bloomfield West Bloomfield, Michigan, United States

About this position

 Embark on a fulfilling healthcare career with us and become part of a team that truly values your contributions. At the end of each day, knowing that you’ve made a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents will be your greatest reward. 


Why MediLodge?

• Michigan’s Largest Provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services. 

• Employee Focus: We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth. 

• Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements. 

• Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally. 

• Michigan Award Winner: Recipient of the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association. 

Key Benefit Package Options? 

• Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. 

• Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers. 

• Specialty Benefits: Reimbursement options for childcare, transportation, and a non-perishable food program for eligible employees. 

• Michigan Direct Care Incentive: We offer an Eighty-Five Cent Michigan Direct Care Incentive that is added to your hourly wage. • Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet. 

• Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options. 

• Pet Insurance: Three options available 

• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options. 

• Retirement Savings with 401K. 

• HSA and FSA options 

• Unlimited Referral Bonuses.

 Start rewarding and stable career with MediLodge today! 


Requirements

 Summary: 

Provides psychosocial support to residents and their families.

Qualifications: Education: ? BSSW, MSSW preferred Licenses/Certification: ? Licensing as required by the state of employment

 Experience: ? One year of experience in a long term care environment. 

Essential Functions: 

  • Provides direct psychosocial intervention. ? 
  • Performs resident assessments at admission, upon condition change and/or annually. ?
  • Creates, reviews and updates care plan and progress notes. ? 
  • Provides direct psychosocial intervention. ? 
  • Coordinates resident visits with outside services,dental, optical, etc. ?
  •  Attends and documents resident counsel meetings. ?
  •  Assists resident's families in coping with skilled nursing placement, physical illness and disabilities of the resident, and the grieving process. ?
  •  Works with the patient, family and other team members to plan discharge. ?
  •  Conducts in-service programs to educate staff regarding psychosocial issues and patient rights. ? 
  • Supervises and guides Social Services Assistants. ? 
  • Performs other tasks as assigned. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: ?

  •  Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team. ? 
  • Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization. ? 
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality. ? 
  • Knowledge of psychosocial practices applicable to a long term care environment. ? 
  • Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.