25 Jan The Social Service Designee
This week, we continue our look at career options for students of our classes, we’re taking a closer look at the Social Service Designee class this week.
Social Service Designees work to make sure that the social, spiritual, and emotional needs of long term care residents are being met. In a large facility with a social worker on staff, the Social Service Designee will assist the social worker. In a small facility the Social Service Designee may fill all the social work roles. The first
priority of the SSD is to do an assessment of incoming residents, and to work with residents and their families to develop a plan of care for each resident. SSDs also work as advocates for residents, especially when cognitive or emotional issues prevent residents from representing themselves.
SSDs learn to apply the principles of “person centered care“, and need to understand the aging process and the cognitive and physical issues that long-term care residents can face. An SSD’s work also involves budgeting, staff management, admission and discharge processes, and a great deal of interaction with families, residents, staff, and social service agencies. SSDs need to have good time management skills, be comfortable working with people, and know how to balance compassion with efficiency.
The WeCareOnline Social Service Designee class is currently available in 13 states, and more are coming soon. Students have four weeks to complete the class, and must accomplish 45 hours of work in that time.
Since the class is available 24/7, many students finish before the four weeks are up, and all appreciate being able to study on their own schedule. The class consists of four units which cover the basics of person-centered care, the aging process, cognitive issues, and psychosocial needs. The class also covers the business end of an SSD’s job. In four weeks or less, students are ready with the skills they need to work as a facility’s Social Service Designee. There is no other required training or certification needed to work in the states
where this class is approved.
Job prospects for Social Service Designees are excellent and the US Department of Labor reports that this is a field that is growing much faster than average. They anticipate 20% or more growth in this field between now and 2018. Need for long term care is also on the rise as Americans are living longer and often need managed care in their later years. If you love working with people, and enjoy the challenge of assessing needs and working to fulfill those needs, this is the career for you.
Elaine Smith
Posted at 16:06h, 06 MayGood for South Carolina
Anonymous
Posted at 19:15h, 05 JulyIs it good for indiana?
We Care Online
Posted at 09:50h, 29 JulyThis class does not meet regulations for Indiana. Sorry! I have been working on it. 🙂
jacey hjaltalin
Posted at 22:25h, 30 JulyAfter the social service designee class is finished do you receive a certificate?
We Care Online
Posted at 09:16h, 31 JulyJacey, you get a Certificate of Completion.
Anonymous
Posted at 14:48h, 15 SeptemberCan I be a social worker assistant with this certificate?
Laura Loza
Posted at 16:52h, 09 JanuaryIs it good for California ? How does it work is it based on a course online ?
Anonymous
Posted at 09:07h, 20 JanuaryIs it good time in Ohio?
Anonymous
Posted at 05:46h, 16 AprilI've worked in Illinois as Social Service Designee and SS Director. Do I need to be certified if I move to Kansas? Illinois does not have any certification requirement.
We Care Online
Posted at 13:33h, 23 AprilYes, Kansas requires a state approved course for both the SSD and ACT director. We have courses there – Here's the link: https://www.wecareonlineclasses.com/courses/states/kansas/social_service_designee.htm
We Care Online
Posted at 13:33h, 23 AprilYes, Kansas requires a state approved course for both the SSD and ACT director. We have courses there – Here's the link: https://www.wecareonlineclasses.com/courses/states/kansas/social_service_designee.htm
Amy Hutton
Posted at 06:55h, 14 JuneI am certified in Missouri, can it be transferred to Kansas?
Anonymous
Posted at 13:52h, 11 AugustWill it ever be available in California?
Anonymous
Posted at 10:51h, 22 AugustHow about in New Jersey?
Dawn Bednarchik
Posted at 04:28h, 23 AugustWill it be available in New Jersey?
We Care Online
Posted at 15:46h, 28 AugustWe have the SSD course available in California. But sorry, not in New Jersey yet. 🙁
We Care Online
Posted at 15:46h, 28 AugustWe have the SSD course available in California. But sorry, not in New Jersey yet. 🙁
Unknown
Posted at 22:21h, 25 NovemberIs it good for Hawaii?
Anonymous
Posted at 09:44h, 08 DecemberIs this good for Wisconsin?
Unknown
Posted at 18:48h, 28 DecemberIs this class good for New Hampshire?
Marie Patterson
Posted at 20:28h, 08 JanuaryDoes the certificate ever expire? How long does it last?
Kailin Bennett
Posted at 11:15h, 22 JanuaryIs the class good for Illinois?
Unknown
Posted at 06:10h, 02 FebruaryAny new updates on Indiana online class?
Bobby Baldelli
Posted at 22:42h, 16 FebruaryIs there any education requirements for this course?
Bobby Baldelli
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Kara Orians
Posted at 22:10h, 13 AugustIs this certification good in Ohio? Does it expire?
michael
Posted at 14:27h, 11 SeptemberThe course is available in Ohio but the state has no recognized certification position for Social Service Designee.
https://wecareonlineclasses.com/courses2/all-states/social-services-designee-all-states/
For deeper details contact the national instructor cindyg@wecareonlineclasses.com
Maria Durbin
Posted at 08:37h, 13 SeptemberIs it good for Florida? How often Do I need revalidation?