What Can I Do With This Certificate?
"Social service designees are entry-level social work assistants who work in senior living communities. Social service designees work under the supervision of licensed social workers and other staff who have more education and experience, and assist these professionals with their daily tasks. They often conduct admission interviews, inform residents and their families of their rights, advocate for residents with social services organizations, help residents to adjust to living in the facility and coordinate care services." - CareForTheAging.org
Please note:
This certification is not a social work degree, nor does it make one eligible for social work licensure. For more information on becoming a licensed social worker, visit the . The state of Indiana requires each skilled nursing facility (SNF) to employ staff person to provide social services, as cited in the Indiana Administrative Code sections 410 IAC 16.2-3.1-34.
The Social Services Designee Certificate Program aligns with the University of Southern Indiana (USI) mission/strategic plan and USI’s federally funded Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) initiative by increasing the educational programs to prepare students for a career working with older adults. The certification increases knowledge and marketability while supporting the workforce needs in the state of Indiana.
This program is in full alignment with the Social Services Designee certification requirements of the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH). The state of Indiana requires each skilled nursing facility (SNF) to employ staff person to provide social services, as cited in the Indiana Administrative Code sections 410 IAC 16.2-3.1-34.
This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $3,691,706 million with zero percentage financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
