Social Services Assistant

Job overview

The Social Services Assistant role is onsite in Jacksonville, FL, at Westside Oaks’ skilled nursing facility. Compensation is not specified. The role supports residents, families, and staff with psychosocial services and community-resource connections. The assistant contributes to resident well-being and quality of life by documenting psychosocial needs, supporting care planning, helping residents adjust to long-term care, and coordinating discharge referrals. The work also supports facility compliance and resident self-advocacy.

What you'll do

• Review facility policies and participate in care and quality-of-life policy work
• maintain community-resource listings
• document psychosocial progress
• support residents and families with information and self-advocacy
• complete social histories and psychosocial assessments
• participate in interdisciplinary care planning
• provide therapeutic interventions
• coordinate discharge planning and referrals
• educate staff
• supervise assigned students
• maintain and review grievance logs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

social services assistant

skilled nursing facility

psychosocial support

resident care

discharge planning

jacksonville fl

westside oaks

community resources

care planning

elder services

resident advocacy

interdisciplinary team

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Prior work with elders in community or long-term care is preferred. The posting identifies this as a skilled nursing facility financial services office.

About the employer

Westside Oaks is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.