Avalon Health Care·Bellingham, Washington
The Social Services Assistant identifies and supports the social, emotional, and psychological needs of residents while assisting with discharge planning. They are responsible for developing social history assessments, care plans, and documenting progress notes in accordance with facility policies.
Avalon Care Center Bellingham is hiring a Social Services Assistant!
The Social Services Assistant works with the Social Services Director/Coordinator in identifying and providing for each resident’s social, emotional and psychological needs, and the continuing development of the resident’s full potential during their stay at the facility and to assist in the planning for their discharge.
***Must have prior experience working in social services and in long term care ***
$25.00- $28.00 /hr
Minimum pay - $25.00 Maximum pay - $28.00.
**Placement within the wage range for this position is determined by years of experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions.**
Candidates must have prior experience in social services and long-term care, specifically within a skilled nursing facility. The role requires the ability to read, write, and follow directions in English, as well as basic computer proficiency.
Market context
In Washington, Social Services Assistant openings in long-term care and Skilled Nursing Facility settings often reflect ongoing need for support with resident coordination and case-related tasks. These roles can be competitive because employers usually want prior social services experience, English reading and writing ability, basic computer skills, and a clean background check. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits from the original posting here to save research time, and confirm your SNF experience matches the role before applying.