Social Services Designee-Part time
Pine Grove Manor Skilled Nursing · St Louis, MO · 2 days ago
On-siteArt & CreativePart-time
Position Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Social Work Assistant / Social Services Designee to support the psychosocial well-being of residents in our skilled nursing facility. This role offers a flexible 3-day-per-week schedule, allowing you to select the days that work best for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct psychosocial assessments and complete social histories
- Participate in MDS assessments, care plans, and interdisciplinary meetings
- Provide emotional support and adjustment counseling for residents and families
- Coordinate discharge planning and community resource referrals
- Maintain accurate documentation (MDS, care plans, progress notes, PASARR, etc.)
- Support resident rights, advocacy, and quality of life initiatives
- Assist with survey readiness and compliance (CMS/state regulations)
- Investigate concerns and support abuse prevention and reporting protocols
- Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and administration teams
Qualifications
- Licensed or certified in Social Work or Human Services (state requirements apply)
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, or related field
- 1+ year of social work experience in healthcare or long-term care
- Skilled nursing facility (SNF/LTC) experience preferred
- Knowledge of MDS, care planning, and CMS regulations strongly preferred
- Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills
What We Offer
This role offers a flexible 3-day-per-week schedule, great work-life balance, meaningful, resident-centered work, and a supportive interdisciplinary team. Ideal for Social Workers, LMSWs, LBSWs, or Human Services professionals.