Social Services Specialist

**Social Services Specialist: Temp-to-Perm (90 Days)** **Bridge Crest Post Acute | Vancouver, WA | Full-Time****$32.00 + an hour dependable upon experience.****Who we are** Bridge Crest Post Acute is a skilled nursing and rehab community. We offer short-term rehab, long-term care, and memory care, and we're a close-knit team that genuinely has each other's backs. **The role** Our social services team is going through a transition, and we need an experienced pro who can step in, get their bearings quickly, and keep things steady. You'll bring the know-how of a Director with the day-to-day focus of hands-on work: residents, families, and good discharges. It starts as a 90-day assignment, and we're hoping it turns into something permanent. If it's a good fit on both sides, there's a real path to stay. **What your days will look like*** Getting to know residents through psychosocial assessments and care planning* Keeping MDS and documentation accurate and on time* Speaking up for residents and families in care conferences and IDT meetings* Planning safe, well-coordinated discharges with hospitals, home health, and community partners* Helping residents and families with advance directives, POLST, Medicaid, and benefits questions* Supporting residents through behavioral health needs and the adjustment to a new setting* Following up on concerns and grievances so people feel heard* Lending a hand and some guidance to teammates when they need it **What you'll bring*** A degree in social work* 3+ years in skilled nursing or post-acute social services. Director or lead experience is a big plus.* Comfort with MDS, care plans, discharge planning, and SNF regulations* Warmth, patience, and a knack for connecting with people on hard days**Sound like you?** Apply today. We'd love to meet you! **Equal Opportunity Employer** Bridge Crest Post Acute is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on any status protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr