Geriatric Social Services Assistant | Resident Advocate

Evergreen Healthcare Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Evergreen Healthcare Group is seeking a part-time Social Services Assistant for Washington Care Center in Seattle to support the Social Services Director in addressing residents’ social, emotional, and psychological needs and discharge planning.

The role involves reviewing advance directives, coordinating social work services, assisting with financial planning, and communicating with families while maintaining confidentiality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate’s Degree and meets State certification requirements.
• A minimum of 1–2 years working in geriatrics.
• Preferred: Experience in Behavior Add-on Programs.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet with residents and families during admission to review policies on advance directives, resident rights and non-discrimination.
• Conduct and document social services evaluations.
• Provide/arrange social work services as needed.
• Assist residents with financial planning as needed.
• Inform families about resident issues, transfers and changes in level of care.
• Collaborate with facility staff on resident issues and discharge planning.

Skills

Excellent communication

Education

Associate’s Degree

Job description

Evergreen Healthcare Group is seeking a part-time Social Services Assistant for Washington Care Center in Seattle to support the Social Services Director in addressing residents’ social, emotional, and psychological needs and discharge planning.

The role involves reviewing advance directives, coordinating social work services, assisting with financial planning, and communicating with families while maintaining confidentiality and regulatory compliance.