Social worker assistant vs social services assistant

Differences between social worker assistant and social services assistant duties and responsibilities

Social worker assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage the clinic's Medicaid enrollment process and assist clients with their application process under proper guidance.
• Assist patients in coping with their lifestyle changes and overall help patients achieve optimum independence and reduce re-hospitalizations.
• Case manage in-district and out-of-district students with emotional disabilities, autism, other health impair and physical disabilities.
• Refer patients and their families to relevant community resources and coordinate with social services at other community agencies.
• Maintain accurate records to comply with ESRD and CMS regulations.
• Participate in monthly interdisciplinary team meetings regarding patient care.
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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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