Social Services Assistant
Job Description
Social Services Assistant
Diablo Valley Post Acute
Location: Concord, CA
Position: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Pay Range: $29.00–$30.00 per hour (DOE)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and 401(k) for eligible employees
Join Our Team
Diablo Valley Post Acute is seeking a compassionate, organized, and resident-focused Social Services Assistant to join our interdisciplinary team. In this role, you will help support the emotional, social, and psychosocial well-being of our residents while assisting with the planning, coordination, and implementation of social service programs.
If you are passionate about helping others and thrive in a collaborative healthcare environment, we encourage you to apply.
Position Summary
The Social Services Assistant supports the Social Services Director in ensuring residents receive the resources, advocacy, and support necessary to maintain the highest possible quality of life. This position plays a key role in coordinating services, assisting with discharge planning, maintaining documentation, and helping residents and families navigate healthcare and community resources.
Key Responsibilities
Resident Support & Advocacy
Assist residents in achieving the highest practicable level of independence, self-care, and psychosocial well-being.
Provide support to residents and families coping with illness, disability, transitions in care, and other life challenges.
Help identify residents' social and emotional needs and assist in developing appropriate service plans.
Maintain regular social services progress notes and documentation.
Care Coordination
Collaborate with administration, nursing, rehabilitation, and other departments to coordinate resident services.
Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharge planning.
Coordinate outpatient appointments and on-site ancillary services, including optometry, podiatry, dental, and psychiatric services.
Connect residents and families with community resources, healthcare agencies, and financial assistance programs.
Program Support
Assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating social service programs.
Participate in policy development, review, and implementation.
Support orientation and in-service training programs related to residents' social, emotional, and medical needs.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and interdisciplinary meetings.
Compliance & Documentation
Complete required reports, assessments, and documentation accurately and timely.
Maintain confidentiality of resident information and protected health information (PHI).
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations.
Report any known or suspected incidents of fraud, abuse, neglect, or unauthorized disclosure of resident information.
Qualifications
Experience in social services, healthcare, skilled nursing, case management, or a related field preferred.
Knowledge of community resources, discharge planning, and resident advocacy is a plus.
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and community agencies.
Compassionate, professional, and committed to resident-centered care.
Proficiency with documentation and basic computer systems.
Benefits
Eligible full-time employees enjoy:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan
Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities
Supportive Team Environment
Ongoing Training and Professional Development
Apply Today
Join Diablo Valley Post Acute and become part of a dedicated team committed to enhancing the lives of our residents through compassionate care, advocacy, and support.
We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.