Social Services Assistant

Cooper River Post Acute is a magnificent 176 bed skilled nursing facility located in the heart of Mount Pleasant, SC.

Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of those we serve? At Sandpiper, we value the relationships we have in our community, with our fellow colleagues, and also with residents and family members.

We are currently looking for a Social Services Assistant to join our team.

If you have a passion for working with people and have experience in social services, then we encourage you to apply!

We offer:


* $25/HR


* Great benefits that include medical, dental, vision, 401k w/ match

Successful candidates will have the following:


* High school diploma or equivalent


* 1 year of experience, preferably in a Long-Term Care or healthcare setting


* The ability to pass a drug screen & federal background check

Assist the Social Service Director/Consultant in the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing of the social service programs of this facility.

Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, and other related departments in planning social services, as directed Assist in the development, administering, and coordinating of department policies and procedures.

Review department policies and procedures, at least annually, and participate in making recommended changes.

Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures for identifying the medically related social and emotional needs of the resident.

Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family.

Assist residents in achieving the highest practicable level of self care, independence and well being.

Assist with providing medically related social services so that the highest practicable physical, mental and psychosocial well being of each resident is attained or maintained.

Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submitting such to the Director.

Provide information to residents/families as to Medicare/Medicaid, and other financial assistance programs available to the resident.

Provide consultation to members of our staff, community agencies, etc., in efforts to solve the needs and problems of the resident through the development of social service programs.

Record and maintain regular Social Service progress notes indicating response to the treatment plan and/or adjustment to institutional life.

Coordinate social service activities with other departments as necessary.

Work with emotional problems including assisting resident/family with anxieties and stress caused by illness and admission to the facility, difficulties in coping with residual physical disabilities, fears related to helplessness and death, and the need for institutional and specialized care.

Evaluate social and family information and assist in determining plan for social treatment.

Meet with department personnel, o...