Job Description

Hello, Sunny Ridge in Nampa, ID is actively looking to hire a full-time Social Services Specialist.

At Cascades Healthcare, our goal in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) is to provide each patient with top-quality care. We strive to maximize each patient's functional independence to safely discharge her/him to the next level of care.

We are a people-first organization. Really! Our guiding motto is leading with integrity, empowering people, delivering outcomes.

Job Description:

The Social Services Specialist assists the Social Services Supervisor to manage residents' everyday physical, mental, and psychosocial needs:

• Advocate for resident needs and rights
• Maintains contact with family, in consultation with the resident, to report on changes in health, goals, discharge planning
• Builds relationships between residents and staff and teaches staff how to understand and support resident's individual needs
• Assists in resolution of grievances as voiced by resident, family, responsible party, or ombudsman
• Assists with documenting social service problems with appropriate approaches and time measurable goals

Benefits:

• Complete medical/dental/vision insurance benefits
• Employer-matching 401k retirement program
• Up to 16 days' paid time off per year
• Company paid Life Insurance

Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• Reliable transportation to/from work
• Some prior social services experience preferred
• Love for the geriatric population!