Social Worker - Regional Social Services Associate

Company: Marysville Care Center
Location: Marysville
Posted on: March 27, 2026

Job Description:

New Internal regional role with expanded scope beyond Social Worker: The Regional Social Services Associate supports the Regional Social Services Director in driving quality, consistency, and standardization of Social Services practices across multiple facilities in the Northwest Division. This role assists with training, audit follow-through, new hire onboarding, and targeted facility support to ensure strong survey outcomes and compliance with Life Care standards and applicable State and Federal regulations. Position Summary The Social Worker plans, organizes, develops, and implements Social Services programs ensure all medically-related emotional and social needs of patients are met in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Reports to Social Services Director Education, Experience, and Licensure/Certifications Currently registered/licensed in applicable State (if required by State law). Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment. (Not applicable in Hawaii) Bachelor’s degree in a human services field (which may include gerontology) if working in a facility with 120 or more beds (see State law) Two (2) years’ experience in health-care social work preferred Specific Requirements Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action Knowledgeable of social services practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing social services functions in the post-acute care facility Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the social services department Perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc. Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training Essential Functions Plan, organize, develop, and implement social services program that meets the medically-related social and emotional needs of patients as well as State, Federal, corporate, and division guidelines Act as a patient advocate and provide education to staff regarding patient rights Chart appropriately and timely Assist patients and families through education, financial planning assistance, liaison with community agencies, etc. Follow-up to evaluate compliance with social services programs and patient plans Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients Assist in the evacuation of patients Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment Communicate and function productively within an interdisciplinary team Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours Read, write, speak, and understand the English language Lift 20 lbs floor to waist, lift 20 lbs waist to shoulder, lift and carry 20 lbs, and push/pull 20 lbs An Equal Opportunity Employer

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