Social Service Assistant

Job overview

The Social Service Assistant role is onsite at a 108-bed skilled nursing facility in Aurora, CO. The posting states a pay rate of $18–$28 per hour. Aurora Healthcare’s Social Services Department supports residents’ psychosocial well-being and transitions into and out of care. The assistant helps the Social Service Director plan, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct social-service programs. The work supports residents’ medically related emotional and social needs and includes coordination with facility administration and clinical departments, along with required documentation.

What you'll do

• Assist the Social Service Director with planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing social-service programs
• meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, and related departments as directed
• review department policies and procedures and participate in recommended changes
• complete required forms and reports and submit them to the Director
• perform other assigned tasks.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

social service assistant

social services

skilled nursing facility

resident advocacy

psychosocial support

care transitions

aurora co

aurora healthcare

$18–$28/hr

high school diploma

crisis prevention intervention

motivational interviewing

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

High school diploma is required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred. Crisis Prevention Intervention, Motivational Interviewing, and Behavioral Therapy are preferred.

About the employer

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