Links Healthcare·Stockton, California
The Social Service Assistant supports residents in managing their physical, mental, and psychosocial needs under the supervision of the Social Service Director. Key duties include assisting with admissions, coordinating personal care services, and documenting resident contacts and referrals.
Department: Social Services
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Social Service Director
The Social Service Assistant functions under the guidance and supervision of the Social Service Director to provide related social services which assist residents in maintaining or improving the ability to manage their physical, mental and psychosocial needs.
Physical Capacities (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which includes an annual TB screening and physical examination.
Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Education: High School graduate or equivalent
License: None
Work Experience: Classes/experience in social work or related field preferred
SSD Certificate enrollment within 6 months of employment
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Primarily inside work, normal temperatures, some noise, occasional fumes/odors, chemical exposure, and potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
This job cannot be performed without exposure to the stresses associated with an intimate, 24 hour skilled care environment that delivers care and services primarily to disabled and cognitively impaired residents in an aging population. Examples of these stresses include, but are not limited to: emergency health or safety response, weekend and holiday duty, unusual or impaired behavior by residents, family reactions to having a loved one in a nursing home, death and dying, oversight of state surveyors, ombudsmen and federal officials, presence of consultants and attorneys, and variable involvement of medical staff.
HIPAA is a law that must be followed by all healthcare personnel at every level. This position is a Mandated Reporter regarding the suspicion of elder abuse and may have access to Protected Health Information (PHI).
Market context
In California, Social Services Assistant openings often draw steady interest because employers look for candidates who can support clients, coordinate services, and work well in care settings. These roles can be competitive when applicants already have healthcare or social services experience and can meet training expectations, including enrollment in an SSD Certificate program within six months. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your eligibility and prepare examples of client support or documentation work before applying.