Social Services Assistant

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Position Announcement Social Services Assistant Starting Salary Range: $17.1735 -18.7084/hour The following position is available at the McLean County Nursing Home located in Normal IL. Position Summary Under general supervision this position will develop and maintain relationships with our residents and assist them with a variety of daily tasks and concerns. Responsibilities Assist with making appointments for needed resident services Call family members for resident needs Stay current with resident conditions events of the day concerns etc. through use of in-house communication Build relationships between residents and staff and help staff to understand and support resident’s individual needs Assist residents in utilizing individual and group activities to their best advantage Assist with room changes/send memos Admission paperwork tours of facility and referrals when needed Assist with discharge planning Complete MDS assignment sections care plan and write progress notes Shop for requested resident items and pick up orders Attend scheduled meetings Any additional duties as requested by the Social Services Director or Nursing Home Administrator Knowledge Skills and Abilities Good attention to detail Ability to communicate by phone with a variety of different parties Ability to remember multiple messages information and assignments given to self and others Ability to read and write in English Ability to remain calm under stress Ability to concentrate on fine details with frequent interruptions necessary to perform a variety of functions Ability to communicate with a wide range of personalities Required Qualifications High school diploma Valid driver’s license Preferred Qualifications Some college coursework in human services related field Prior long-term care experience and/or prior work in a social service environment Physical Requirements Occasionally squats reaches above shoulder crouches and kneels Occasionally lifts 11-50 pounds and carries 11-24 pounds Frequently pushes/pulls lifts and carries up to 10 pounds Walks or stands 1-4 hours of the 8-hour workday Benefits Package McLean County offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical Dental and Vision Insurance Medical Member Rewards Program Health Savings Account (HSA) Flex Spending Account (FSA) Dependent Spending Account (DSA) Supplemental Insurance: Life Critical Illness and Accident County provided Life Insurance Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF Pension) Paid time off: vacation days personal days sick days holidays Identity Protection Charitable Giving Employee Assistance Program About Us McLean County Nursing Home has a long tradition of providing for the welfare and care of its citizens dating back to 1878. In 1974 the citizens of the County decided to continue the tradition of providing care to the elderly when they passed a referendum to build the current Nursing Home at its current location. While the citizens of McLean County can be very proud of the building they have provided our most important asset is the professional dedicated and caring staff who work in our facility. Our philosophy is to provide quality care in an atmosphere that allows both residents and their families to feel comfortable and welcomed during the resident’s stay. McLean County Nursing Home has a history of having a solid reputation in the community for providing consistent quality care for those who live here. We intend to uphold that reputation by continuing to maintain and improve our standards of excellence. How to Apply Click “Apply Now” at the top of this post. *If applying through a job board please fill out an application via McLean County Government’s Job Board located at https://il-mcleancounty.civicplushrms.com/careers/Jobs.aspx. Confidentiality of your application is maintained upon request. McLean County Government is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. McLean County does not exclude deny benefits to or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of race color national origin disability age sexual orientation or gender identity.

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Friendly Creative Empathetic Full-Time Social Service Assistant The McLean County Nursing Home is looking for a social service assistant to help in a variety of areas. Work includes developing and maintaining relationships with our residents and assisting them with a variety of daily tasks and concerns. The ideal candidate will be friendly creative and empathetic. Additionally they should have good attention to detail as the position involves maintaining records. The ideal candidate will work well as part of a team. Eligible for health dental vision and life Insurance and an IMRF Pension McLean County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Confidentiality of your application will be maintained if requested. The selection of an individual for this position is at the sole discretion of the County.