Resident Advocacy Director - Social Services Leader

Cascadia EE LLC; Newport (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Newport Rehabilitation of Cascadia in Newport, OR is seeking a Social Services Director to advocate for residents and ensure their best interests are observed. You will coordinate psychosocial care and support discharge planning to optimize outcomes.

You will assess psychosocial status, document care plans, coordinate referrals, liaise with families and community agencies, and help residents navigate practical needs and services while promoting high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social work.
• LCSW/LSW/MSW license required.
• Experience in post-acute/ skilled nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and communicates findings to the nurse.
• Carries out social evaluations and plans person-centered intervention.
• Maintains clinical documentation on all patients referred to social work.
• Provides information and coordinates referral services for residents/patients and families/caregivers.
• Acts as liaison between residents/patients, families/caregivers and community agencies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Organization skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Social Work

Job description

Newport Rehabilitation of Cascadia in Newport, OR is seeking a Social Services Director to advocate for residents and ensure their best interests are observed. You will coordinate psychosocial care and support discharge planning to optimize outcomes.

You will assess psychosocial status, document care plans, coordinate referrals, liaise with families and community agencies, and help residents navigate practical needs and services while promoting high-quality patient care.