Social Services Assistant

About the role

Come join our awesome team as a Social Services Assistant at Anoka Rehabilitation & Living Center. Anoka Rehabilitation & Living Center is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Located at 3000 4th Avenue, Anoka, MN 55303. At Anoka Rehab & Living Center, our approach to care grows out of respect for the human spirit and the belief that the right to dignity doesn’t diminish with age. Compassion, empathy, personal attention and concern for emotional and spiritual wellbeing are at the core of how we help every resident feel cherished and at home. Take pride in helping others, and join us today! The Nursing Assistant is the heart of the clinical team, providing direct care and activities of daily living for our residents that they cannot do for themselves. You will be rewarded with smiles and gratitude from the residents you provide care to!

Responsibilities

• Coordinates resident transfers and discharges.
• Completes assessments of residents as necessary for Care Planning, MDS, CAAS, PPS and other required documents.
• Develops Care Plans and attends Interdisciplinary Care Conferences for residents.
• Develops and promotes the department through marketing efforts throughout the professional and social community.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent education required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related degree in social sciences preferred.
• Must be eighteen (18) years old or older at start date of employment.
• Ability to safely perform the essential functions of the job without harm to self or others.
• Ability to understand and follow work assignments.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in the long-term care setting.
• Licensed where applicable by the State.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Saving Account (FSA)
• 403(b) - with discretionary contribution
• Paid Vacation/Sick Time
• Up to 18% Additional base Pay in lieu of waiving benefits
• Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness program
• Life insurance (with an option to purchase additional)
• Short term disability
• Loan program
• Ministry Program

Pay

Compensation: $22.00‑$29.00 per hour (based on years of experience). Pay in Lieu Option available.