Social Services Director
Status: Full-Time
Schedule: M-F
Location: Queen Anne Healthcare - 2717 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Nestled along the Fremont Cut canal in Seattle, Washington is Queen Anne Healthcare, a 5-Star rated 120-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation community.

Queen Anne Healthcare staff strive for excellence in quality care, a comfortable environment, and even passing along a friendly smile. The community was ranked one of the top 25 places to work in Seattle by Seattle Met Magazine and listed as one of the best senior living communities in the United States by the U.S. News & World Report.

Perks & Highlights:

• Queen Anne Healthcare has the lowest turnover at Avamere at less than 25%!
• Stable nursing leadership with a DNS of 25 year tenure
• Recently celebrated our Deficiency-Free Annual Survey!
• Conveniently located Downtown Seattle next to Fremont Bridge and close to I-5
• Contracted affiliations with Harborview Medical Center and the University of Washington
• Food provided on the job
• ORCA bus passes and "good to go" toll and tunnel feed are paid by us!

Further Employee Perks:

• Tuition assistance
• Mentorship opportunities & Career development
• Employee assistance program featuring counseling services, financial coaching, free legal services and more
• Generous employee referral program
• Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually)
• 401K retirement plan with employer match
• Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage
• Access up to 50% of your net earned income before payday

Responsibilities

• Develop assessments and written plans of care to identify the needs of each resident.
• Ensure that all components of the care plan are being followed by reviewing MDS’s and nurses’ notes and attending meetings.
• Effectively communicate information concerning a patient’s condition with other departments and government agencies.
• Participate in the discharge planning, providing information to residents and families of programs available.
• Seek out new methods and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures based on current federal and state regulations.
• Assist in preparing and planning the department’s annual budget, and maintain throughout the year.
• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services, Master’s Degree strongly preferred.
• 2 – 5 years’ experience in social services in a Skilled Nursing or similar health care setting.
• Registered with the Academy of Certified Social Workers or a member of the National Association of Social Workers.
• Knowledgeable of the rules, regulations and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities.
• Understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, Kaiser and private insurances.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

Employee Perks:

• Tuition assistance
• Access up to 50% of your net earned income before payday
• Mentorship opportunities
• Career Development
• Employee assistance program featuring counseling services, financial coaching, free legal services, and more
• Generous employee referral program
• Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually)
• 401K retirement plan with employer match
• Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage

Please Note: Effective Oct. 18, 2021, all Avamere employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have an approved medical or religious exception. If you are hired by Avamere after Oct. 18, 2021, you will need to be fully vaccinated (or obtain an approved exemption) prior to starting work and need to provide proof of vaccination (or approved exemption) within 10 days of starting work.

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify

Education

• Bachelors or better in Social Work or related field