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Eskaton is a nonprofit senior services provider serving Northern California’s older adults for over 50 years. With over 2,000 employees and 36+ properties in Northern California, Eskaton is a great company to join and build a solid career with.

Certified in 2022 as “A Great Place to Work,” Eskaton genuinely cares about the financial security, health and well-being of their staff members. In addition to competitive pay and comprehensive benefits that include a company-funded retirement program, Eskaton employees appreciate knowing their work makes a real difference in the community and in the lives they touch.

Our Benefits include but are not limited to...

• Wellness programs upon hire
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Plan, including dental and vision coverage
• Company paid life insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off programs
• Voluntary benefits & supplemental insurance available

This position is eligible for Eskaton's health benefits package the first of the month following 60 days of employment and Paid Time Off benefits program after 90 days of employment.

The starting salary for this position ranges from $18.75 to $22.96/hour.

Position Summary:

The Social Services Assistant facilitates programs in response to the social and emotional needs of the residents. Works with Eskaton consultants and facilities for admissions and/or discharges, and participates in special projects as assigned.

Position Responsibilities include:

• Identifies psychosocial needs of residents at time of admission and upon staff or physician referral. Makes appropriate referrals to community agencies.

• Develops the Social Services plan of care and updates the plan as changes occur for each resident in assigned areas. Participates in resident care conferences which includes written notification to resident and families.

• Completes all social assessments, MDS entries, and care plans within the required time frames and actively participates in the Interdisciplinary team process

• Helps facilitate the logistics of room changes for residents.

• Serves as an advocate for residents' rights.

• Works in conjunction with other departments toward meeting residents' needs.

• Coordinates the loss and theft program.

• Responds to requests or complaints by residents or family members.

• Maintains current references of community resources that may be required for residents at time of admission or discharge.

• Directs family to appropriate community resources to assist with residents’ needs.

• Obtains Para Transit numbers for residents as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

Associates degree in social services or a related field preferred with courses in psychology, gerontology and/or social services.

Training and Experience:

Requires a minimum of one year combined experience in skilled nursing or another related health care field.

Job Knowledge:

Is familiarity with medical terminology and health care facilities and services. Knowledge about geriatric residents. Understands multiple levels of care and possess the ability to assess residents’ needs for appropriate placement. Knows state and federal regulations including Title XXII and OBRA.

The final candidate must successfully pass Eskaton's post offer, pre-employment testing which includes a criminal background check, drug test, COVID test, TB screen test and health screen.

Eskaton is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Education

• Associates or better in Psychology or related field
• Associates or better in Gerontology or related field
• Associates or better in Other or related field