Social Services Assistant
About the role
Hale Makua is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Services Assistant to join our healthcare social services team in a long-term care and skilled nursing facility on Maui. This role supports our kūpuna by providing resident advocacy, care coordination, and psychosocial support, ensuring each resident receives patient-centered, culturally sensitive care. The Social Services Assistant works closely with Social Workers, nursing staff, residents, and families to promote dignity, safety, and quality of life.
Responsibilities
- Supports residents by providing resident advocacy, care coordination, and psychosocial support.
- Completes resident social histories, discharge plans, and develops care plans as part of the inter-disciplinary team.
- Ensures on-going psychosocial assessment and assists residents with access to additional services as needed throughout their stay at Hale Makua Health Services.
Requirements
- Graduate from a recognized college or university with specialized training or degree in human services field including but not limiting to sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling and psychology or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- One year of experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals.
- Current and valid 2 Step TB clearance and health review (can be done in-house).
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & Extended Sick Leave (ESL) benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Opportunities
- Medical/Dental/Vision/401K Match
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
Company
We positively impact thousands of lives each year with the "Ohana Experience", an organizational culture based on excellence and genuine care. Hawaii's largest, locally owned post-acute healthcare company. Our vision is to transform how healthcare is provided throughout Hawaii.