Social Services Assistant

About the Role

Providence Living Center in Topeka, KS is seeking a Social Services Assistant to join a dynamic and caring clinical team. The position involves developing social histories, assessments, and care plans for new residents, documenting progress, implementing and evaluating staff approaches, participating in interdisciplinary meetings, and supporting residents and families through discharge planning and education.

Pay

Competitive salary of $14 to $16 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life insurance
• Continuing Education Unit (CEU) reimbursement
• Daily pay options

Schedule

Full‑time position working 8‑hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Develop a social history, social assessment, and care plan for each new resident, identifying problems, needs, realistic goals, and specific actions.
• Document progress notes related to each resident’s plan of care within policy time frames.
• Implement staff approaches to address resident problems, needs, or concerns and periodically review their effectiveness.
• Evaluate changes in mental and psychosocial assessments and revise care plans accordingly.
• Actively participate in interdisciplinary Care Plan meetings.
• Assess each resident’s potential for discharge and assist the resident and family with discharge and placement planning.
• Organize family groups to promote communication, education, and support among family members, facility staff, and administration; provide counseling as needed.
• Assist in community education regarding aging, resident rights, facility services, and related topics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• SSD certificate or willingness to obtain one
• Ability to be physically present onsite at the community
• Good listening skills
• Intermediate computer skills, including Word, Excel, and email
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations
• Desire to work with the elderly