Social Worker Assistant - Northampton

Join us at Virginia Health Services, where your passion for compassionate care can transform lives. We commit to prioritizing quality of life and want to help you live your best life too!

Recognizing you have many options; Virginia Health Services is committed to investing in its team members and offers the following benefits:

• Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to ensure our team members are valued and rewarded for their hard work.
• Holiday pay is available for 11 worked holidays, paid at DOUBLE time.
• Paid time off and sick time available as you accrue it (no waiting period).
• Early wage access to some of your paycheck before payday with Netspend Earned Wage Access.
• Group health insurance that includes medical, dental, vision and an employee assistance program.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Referral program with the ability to earn as much as $1,500 for each new hire you refer.
• Training and development opportunities offered in-house at our state-of-the-art Employment, Enrichment and Education (EEE) Center.

We are dedicated to fostering a supportive environment that values innovation and collaboration, ensuring every team member plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for those we serve. Together, let’s make a difference!

Locally owned and headquartered in Newport News, Virginia since 1963, Virginia Health Services believes that compassionate care is the foundation of a healthier future. Our commitment extends beyond traditional healthcare; we strive to create lasting relationships that empower individuals and families on their journey to wellness with dignity and respect.

The Social Worker Assistant is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing the program of social service welfare for the ultimate care of each resident in the facility under the supervision of the Social Worker.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
•    Schedule care plan meetings
•    Provide follow up contact to residents who have discharged from the facility. 
•    Performs general office duties including scanning and filing as needed
•    Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:
•    Must be able to perform the above stated essential duties and responsibilities. 
•    Must be able to lift, push, pull and move up to 25 pounds.

Competencies:
•    Analytical processing skills
•    Detail oriented
•    Critical thinking
•    Organization and project management
•    Oral and written communication skills 

Other Specifications:
•    Familiarity with medical and legal terminology.
•    Risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens and hazardous materials.
•    Complies with all established policies and procedures.
•    Promote and demonstrate positive customer service towards co-workers, residents, families and visitors.

Learn more about us at: http://www.vahs.com

Virginia Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability or veteran status. We are a drug free workplace.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.