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Social Services Assistant

Avalon Health Care·Bellingham, Washington

$25 - $28/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 3 hours ago
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About the role

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

Full-time are eligible for

  • 401K
  • Medical, Dental & Vision
  • FSA & Dependent Care FSA
  • Life Insurance
  • AD&D, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability
  • Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity
  • Legal Benefits, Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance and Auto/Home Insurance.

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.**

Responsibilities

  • Develop a comprehensive social history assessment, a psycho-social assessment, discharge plan, and complete the MDS and Care Plan for new admits. Orient and assist new residents in adjusting to the facility.
  • Assist residents and families with adjustment to changes, including room changes.
  • Assist families with the engraving and/or marking of residents’ personal items.
  • Review residents’ rights with residents and staff, and attend to various personal needs of the residents. Assist in the development of a volunteer program and assist in facilitating family group meetings.
  • Document progress notes, which relate to each resident’s care plan, when necessary and within policy time-frame.

Qualifications

  • Health care experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility required.
  • Must meet any state and/or Federal requirements if applicable.
  • Basic understanding of computer technology.
  • Must have ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions in English.
  • Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and to work cooperatively with other employees.
  • Must pass criminal background investigation, and reference inquiry.

Requirements

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.

  • Communication
  • Documentation
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Computer literacy
  • Discharge planning
  • MDS
  • Care planning
  • Social services
  • Volunteer coordination
  • Long term care
  • Psycho-social assessment
  • Resident rights

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401k
  • Medical insurance
  • FSA
  • Life insurance
  • AD&D
  • Short term disability
  • Dependent care FSA
  • Pet insurance
  • Long term disability
  • Accident insurance
  • Critical illness insurance
  • Auto insurance
  • Home insurance
  • Identity theft protection
  • Hospital indemnity
  • Legal benefits

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$25 - $28/hr
Location
Bellingham, Washington
Posted
Jul 28, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Avalon Health Care

"We embrace a reverence for life and a heart for healing"​ Our Foundational Belief is at the center of all we do. Our people care for those they serve with skill, dedication and compassion. Avalon Health Care is a premier provider of health care services in the West. Our high...

Salary listed on 56 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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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.

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