Resident Advocate & Social Services Director

Cascadia EE LLC; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cascadia Healthcare is seeking a Social Services Director to advocate for residents, protecting their interests and guiding them to solutions. The role requires collaboration with the care team, discharge planning, and coordinating community resources to support residents and families.

Applicants should have a social work degree, appropriate licensure, and a driver’s license. Experience in post-acute or skilled nursing settings is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess the psychosocial status of patients and communicate findings to the RN.
• Carry out social evaluations and plan person-centered interventions.
• Maintain clinical documentation for cases referred to social work.
• Provide information and coordinate referral services for residents and families.
• Serve as liaison between residents, families, and community agencies.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with facility staff to support care.
• Participate in discharge planning and advise on post-discharge needs.
• Coordinate medication review to support appropriate dosing decisions.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social work

Job description

Cascadia Healthcare is seeking a Social Services Director to advocate for residents, protecting their interests and guiding them to solutions. The role requires collaboration with the care team, discharge planning, and coordinating community resources to support residents and families.

Applicants should have a social work degree, appropriate licensure, and a driver’s license. Experience in post-acute or skilled nursing settings is preferred.