Location: Avamere Rehabilitation of Shoreline - 1250 NE 145th St, Shoreline, WA 98155
Apply at: www.teamavamere.com
Avamere is seeking a Social Services Director to join our team in Shoreline, WA. This role is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing social services programs to meet the emotional, social, and psychological needs of residents in a skilled nursing facility. The ideal candidate will have experience in discharge planning, resident advocacy, and navigating Medicaid/Medicare regulations. Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for supporting residents and families are essential.
At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
Generous employee referral bonus program.
Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.
Responsibilities
Develop assessments and written plans of care to identify the needs of each resident.
Ensure that all components of the care plan are being followed by reviewing MDS's and nurses' notes and attending meetings.
Effectively communicate information concerning a patient's condition with other departments and government agencies.
Participate in the discharge planning, providing information to residents and families of programs available.
Seek out new methods and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures based on current federal and state regulations.
Assist in preparing and planning the department's annual budget, and maintain throughout the year.
Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Social Services, Master's Degree strongly preferred.
2 - 5 years' experience in social services in a Skilled Nursing or similar health care setting.
Registered with the Academy of Certified Social Workers or a member of the National Association of Social Workers.
Knowledgeable of the rules, regulations and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities.
Understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, Kaiser and private insurances.
Excellent oral and written communication in English.
Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.