Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, the Social Service Designee is responsible for the coordination and direction of the social service program of the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF).  Identifies the medically related social and emotional needs of the resident and arranges for the meeting of these needs through individual and group social service programming and appropriate referrals to outside social service agencies, community resources and professional services.

We are located at 1065 Bucks Lake Road, Quincy, CA 95971.

Compensation Philosophy:

• We have 30 pay increments on our pay scales to compensate staff for 30 years of relevant experience. 
• Social Service Designees who  possess a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification earn a higher rate of pay.

Compensation range:

• $20.39 - $29.07 without a CNA
• $23.46 - $33.45 with a CNA

Available shifts:

• Day Shifts

Experience:

• Prefer long term care experience and use of Point Click Care for charting

Education: 

• Social Service Designee Certificate within three (3) months of hire.
• Prefer CNA and current certification in CPR.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Shows adaptability to varied situations, is empathetic, enthusiastic, creative and a resourceful personality
• Microsoft 365 programs such as Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
• Possesses good interpersonal skills, works well independently and with supervision, communicates well and is able to problem solve.
• Possesses strong psychosocial assessment skills, has good interview skills and is knowledgeable regarding community resources.
• Fulfills responsibility to the facility by adhering to its philosophy and general policies.
• Is able to communicate in English both verbally and in writing.

• Assuring that the social service needs of each resident are assessed on admission and quarterly thereafter and that an individualized plan of care is developed and carried out related to his/her psychosocial concerns.
• Completes the psychosocial sections of the MDS form in a timely manner and care plans.
• Assures that progress notes are maintained on each resident specific to his/her social service needs that interventions address the needs and documentation reflects progress or lack of progress toward achieving the specific goal.
• Keep all departments aware of upcoming appointments and needs required from those departments.
• Interview and written assessment of each patient after admission to the service.

Options offered to benefit eligible employees:

• Excellent Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Paid days for continuing education, bereavement, and jury duty
• Retirement Plans with 3% company contribution
• Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
• Considerable Paid Time Off
• And more! PDH Benefits to review more details on current options available

Perks all employees can enjoy:

• Inclusive and connected work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Discounted memberships with Flight/American Medical Care Network
• Shift differentials paid for certain work shifts, including Holiday pay

Child Care:

• PDH is thrilled to provide our Child Care Center services to all families in our area. Our program is operational from 7:45am to 5:15pm, Monday through Friday, and is approved for children aged 0 to 5 years. After submitting your application, our Child Care Director will get in touch with you about your acceptance into the program. Once approved, we will start the enrollment process. PDH employees take priority on our waiting list. For any additional questions please contact our Child Care Center Director at 530-283-7165 or childcare@pdh.org

Work in a setting with rugged canyons, crystal clear lakes, grassy meadows, trout-filled streams, fresh pine forests, and brilliant star-filled skies. This is your chance to provide compassionate care with exceptional customer service at Plumas District Hospital. With a diverse population with people from all walks of life, PDH team members provide the residents of Quincy and the surrounding area with essential health care services that are vital to this small mountain community. PDH is located in Quincy, California which is the largest community in Plumas County and has a population of 5,000 residents. Quincy is nestled against the Western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and tucked in at the edge of the lush American Valley. Chico, California is 80 miles west and Reno, Nevada is 80 miles east of Quincy. Join a medical team that puts community first. Click this link https://www.pdh.org/ to learn more about PDH providers, services, and surrounding community today!

Recruiter Name/Email:

Nicholas Clawson

Department Phone:

530-283-7169