Social Service Designee (Skilled Nursing Facility)

Adventist Health Sonora has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1900. We are comprised of a 72-bed hospital, 30 medical offices, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Tuolumne and Calaveras counties and the surrounding areas. Sonora is known for its friendly hometown charm, vast outdoor experiences and lively downtown. The allure of Sonora's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to Yosemite National Park, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe.

Job Summary:

Assists in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing social service programs in accordance with current existing federal, state, and local standards, as well as established policies and procedures, to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Essential Functions:

• Assists in the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing of social service programs. Participates in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family.
• Assists in the development, review, and administration of department policies and procedures. Performs administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc. Compiles and maintains a social service directory listing available community resources.
• Participates in discharge planning, development and implementation of social care plans and resident assessments. Interviews residents/families as necessary and in a private setting. Involves the resident/family in planning social service programs. Assists in arranging transportation to other facilities when necessary. Refers resident/families to appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide the services or needs of the resident. Provides information to resident/families as to Medicare/Medicaid, and other financial assistance programs available to the resident.
• Obtains information concerning the resident’s personal and family problems, past illnesses, etc., by developing a Social Service Data Record. Provides consultation to members of staff, community agencies, etc., in efforts to solve the needs and problems of the resident through the development of social service programs. Records and maintains regular Social Service progress notes indicating response to the treatment plan and/or adjustment to institutional life. Maintains contact with the resident’s family, involving them with non-medical progress reports as necessary.
• Assist in the development of and participates in regularly scheduled orientation and in-service training programs in relation to the social, emotional and medical needs of the residents.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 90 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of 37,000 includes employees, physicians and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.