Social Services Assistant (SSA)

Location: Visalia Post Acute - Visalia, CA
Schedule: Full-Time
Starting Pay: $21/hour
Requirement: Must have prior Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) experience
About the Role

Visalia Post Acute is seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Social Services Assistant (SSA) to join our team. This role will support our Social Services Director/Consultant in ensuring our residents receive the highest level of social, emotional, and psychosocial care.
Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Social Service Director/Consultant in planning, developing, organizing, and evaluating social service programs.
• Meet with administration, medical/nursing staff, and other departments in planning and coordinating social services.
• Assist with policy and procedure development, review, and annual updates.
• Help identify and address residents' medically related social and emotional needs.
• Participate in community planning and build relationships with outside health, welfare, and social agencies.
• Provide support to residents in achieving independence, self-care, and overall well-being.
• Offer guidance to residents and families regarding Medicare/Medicaid and other financial assistance programs.
• Document and maintain accurate Social Service progress notes and reports.
• Provide staff consultations, assist with discharge planning, and coordinate on-site ancillary services (optometry, podiatry, dentistry, psychiatry, etc.).
• Support residents and families with emotional challenges such as illness, adjustment to care, and end-of-life needs.
• Assist in obtaining resources from community agencies and making outpatient appointments.
• Develop and participate in orientation/in-service training programs related to residents' needs.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident information and comply with HIPAA regulations.

Qualifications

• Required: Prior experience working in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF).
• High School Diploma or equivalent (Associate/Bachelor's Degree preferred).
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies and procedures.
• Compassionate and professional demeanor with residents, families, and staff.
• Physical ability to occasionally lift/move up to 25 lbs and assist during emergencies.

Why Join Us?

At Visalia Post Acute, we take pride in providing quality care with compassion and respect. As part of our team, you'll make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents and their families while working in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Apply today and be part of a dedicated team improving lives every day!