Social Services Assistant

Edgefield Post Acute is a well-established skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility conveniently located in Edgefield, SC, just a short distance from Aiken and Augusta.

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

Do you have a heart for helping others and a talent for brightening someone's day? ?Are you passionate about supporting seniors and making a meaningful impact?
If so, we'd love for you to join our team!

? About the Role

As our Social Services Assistant, you'll support residents, families, and our Social Services Director to ensure everyone feels heard, supported, and cared for.

This role is perfect for someone who loves connecting with people, solving problems, and keeping things running smoothly!

? What You'll Do

✨ Assist with care planning and documentation
✨ Support residents during transitions and daily needs
✨ Help plan and participate in resident-centered activities
✨ Communicate with families, caregivers, and staff
✨ Advocate for residents' emotional and social well-being
✨ Keep accurate records and maintain compliance with facility policies

? What You Bring

✔️ A warm, empathetic personality ?
✔️ Strong communication & organizational skills ?✨
✔️ Ability to work as part of a caring, dedicated team ??
✔️ Experience in social services, senior care, or healthcare (preferred but not required!)
✔️ A passion for making a difference every single day ?

? Why You'll Love Working With Us

? A supportive, fun-loving team
? Opportunities for growth and training
? A chance to build meaningful relationships
? A workplace that feels like family

General Purpose

The primary purpose of your job position is to assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing our facility's social service programs in accordance with current existing federal, state, and local standards, as well as our established policies and procedures, to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis.

Essential Duties

• 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 pla...