Social Services Assistant at Journey Healthcare in Louisville, KY

In the Social Service Designee/Assistant role, you'll be responsible for providing support and resources to patients and their families, ensuring they have access to the necessary services to promote their well-being.

Schedule: This is a Full time position, Monday through Friday from 8:30am-5pm.

Welcome to Journey, where community is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that true success starts with strong local leadership, supported by a dedicated home office team. Our journey began with a vision to create opportunities that empower individuals to make a positive impact right in their own backyard.

Our Vision

Change the world, one heart at a time.  

Our Mission

Our Mission is to consistently achieve exceptional quality outcomes by leading a world-class Care Team.  Our empowered and dedicated Care Team strives to exceed the expectations of our residents in every interaction.  Being a part of your journey is our privilege.

Our Leaders: The Heartbeat of Journey

Our local leaders are the driving force behind our success. They’re not just managers; they’re passionate advocates for their communities. They understand the needs and goals of the residents and families they serve. They’re your neighbors, your friends, and your partners in progress. Together, we work tirelessly to create meaningful change and lasting legacies.

Responsibilities

• The Social Services Designee will assist the Social Service Director/Consultant/Administrator in the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing of social services programs of this facility.
• The Social Services Designee will meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, and other related departments in planning social services, as directed.
• The Social Service Designee will participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of care plans and resident assessments.
• The Social Services Designee will encourage residents/responsible parties to participate in the development of their care plan and invite them to care plan meetings accordingly.
• The Social Services Designee will assist residents in obtaining transportation to medical appointments, upon discharge, etc.

Required Qualifications

All facilities must provide medically related social services to residents.  It is not required that a qualified social worker necessarily provide all of these services, except as required by State law. The regulations do not require a Social Worker when a facility has equal to or less than 120 beds. The Social Services Designee must possess:  

• A minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Quarterly raises
• Perfect attendance bonus
• 401(k) with Voya Financial
• United Healthcare Insurance
• Free Life Insurance
• Company-provided smartphones for full-time care team members
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
• Supportive, team-oriented environment

If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career that truly makes a difference, we invite you to apply for the position at Journey.

Together, let’s change lives one heart at a time.

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