Social services assistant vs social worker

Differences between social services assistant and social worker duties and responsibilities

Social services assistant example responsibilities.

• Initial triage of members, administrative intake of members and managing the admission/discharge information post-notification.
• Assist individuals and families in need with applications for food stamps, Medicaid, Medicare, cash assistance and housing.
• Develop, organize and conduct programs to prevent and resolve problems relevant to substance abuse, human relationships and rehabilitation.
• Verify Medicare coverage/ benefits/ obtain prior authorization.
• Process specialize Medicaid applications receive from government agencies and social service organizations which require urgent processing.
• Establish, maintain and generate military and community contacts structure to address various services available to respective patients.
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Social worker example responsibilities.

• Assist clients in achieving treatment goals such as anger, ADHD, grief, social skills, and manners.
• Lead and co-le CBT and DBT skills-base groups with participants, as well as relapse prevention, mindfulness and process groups.
• Support patient questions and issues regarding Medicare ESRD entitlement and Medicaid and assist in the completion of the appropriate documentation.
• Coordinate IPU discharge planning patients to SNF, ALF, PCH or in-home care with necessary support for care.
• Facilitate relationships with AKF and other patient assistance programs, VA, Medicare, Medicaid and other insurance providers.
• Complete Medicaid and Medicare applications as needed.
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