Skilled Nursing Social Services Director - Impact & Growth

Spokane Valley Health and Rehab of Cascadia; Spokane Valley (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Spokane Valley Health and Rehab is seeking a compassionate Social Services Director to support the emotional, social, and practical needs of our residents. This role acts as a resident advocate, helps protect rights, coordinates resources, and promotes the highest quality of life.

You will collaborate with nursing, therapy, and families, participate in care planning meetings, assist with discharge planning and transitions of care, and address social, emotional, and environmental factors

Qualifications

• Experience in social services.
• Preferred experience in skilled nursing facility.
• Ability to work effectively with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, resident-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop person-centered interventions.
• Advocate for residents and support resident rights.
• Maintain social services documentation and records.
• Assist residents and families with accessing community resources and services.
• Serve as a liaison between residents, families, caregivers, and community agencies.
• Participate in care planning meetings and interdisciplinary team discussions.
• Support behavior management interventions that promote resident well-being and safety.
• Assist with discharge planning and transitions of care.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and other departments to support resident outcomes.
• Help address social, emotional, and environmental factors affecting resident health.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Relationship-building

Resident-centered care

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social work

Job description

Description

Social Services Director

Job Type: Full-Time

Be an Advocate. Make a Difference.

Spokane Valley Health and Rehab is seeking a compassionate and resident-focused Social Services Manager to support the emotional, social, and practical needs of our residents. This role serves as a resident advocate, helping protect resident rights, coordinate resources, support care planning, and promote the highest quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop person-centered interventions.
• Advocate for residents and support resident rights.
• Maintain social services documentation and records.
• Assist residents and families with accessing community resources and services.
• Serve as a liaison between residents, families, caregivers, and community agencies.
• Participate in care planning meetings and interdisciplinary team discussions.
• Support behavior management interventions that promote resident well-being and safety.
• Assist with discharge planning and transitions of care.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and other departments to support resident outcomes.
• Help address social, emotional, and environmental factors affecting resident health.

Qualifications

• Experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, healthcare, or social services preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, resident-centered care.

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful work that impacts lives every day
• Supportive team environment
• Growth and development opportunities
• Competitive pay and benefits

Apply today and help create a positive, supportive experience for our residents and their families.

Requirements

Education

• Preferred: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social work.
• Must have experience in Social Services. Preferred experience in Skilled Nursing Facility.

Licenses/Certification

• LCSW, LSW, or MSW license preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Experience

• Experience in post-acute/ skilled nursing preferred.