Social Services Liaison

Hcshiring; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Prescription Drug Coverage

PTO

Life Insurance

EAP

Employee Discounts

401-K

Job summary

Hcshiring in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Social Services Liaison to support residents' social, emotional and psychological needs, plan for discharge, and help residents reach their full potential.

The role requires Skilled Nursing experience and involves coordinating social services with the management team, documenting in clinical records, and engaging families in care planning. Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work is required.
• Prefer 1–2 years of working in geriatrics/long-term care.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support residents' social, emotional, and psychological needs.
• Plan for residents' discharge and ensure they reach their full potential.
• Arrange adaptive equipment, clothing, personal items, and referrals to outside agencies.
• Coordinate social services with the management team.
• Document in the patient's clinical record.
• Communicate with and encourage the family to participate in care planning.
• Provide information on resident rights and living wills; explain as necessary.
• Report to the community Administrator.

Skills

Geriatrics/Long-term Care Experience

Skilled Nursing Experience

Written & Oral Communication

Organized & Flexible

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Monday - Friday / 40 Hours Per Week!

Must Have Skilled Nursing Experience!

As Social Services Liaison, you assist in providing for residents' social, emotional, and psychological needs. You plan for residents' discharge and ensure they reach their full potential.

You will:

• Support individual needs, preferences, routines, concerns, and choices
• Arrange needed adaptive equipment, clothing, personal items, and referrals to outside agencies
• Coordinate social services with the management team
• Document in the patient's clinical record
• Communicate with and encourage the family to participate in care planning
• Provide residents with information concerning resident rights, living wills, etc. Explain as necessary
• Report to community Administrator

You currently:

• Promote resident rights, dignity, and confidentiality standards
• Problem-solve creatively, are organized, and flexible.
• Display excellent written and oral communication skills
• Prefer one to two years of working in geriatrics/long-term care.
• Must have Bachelor's or Master's degreein Social Work.

Our full-time Benefits:

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Vacation/Sick/Paid Time Off (PTO)-Based on State
• Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts (movies, restaurants, gifts, & more)
• 401-K

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Lots of hiking and outdoor activities nearby. Less than an hour from Seattle's famous Pike's Place Market, the Space Needle, and less than 3 hours from Oregon.