Social Services Director
Job Description
Social Services Director
Mission Valley Post Acute – Fremont, CA
Status: Full-Time
Salary: $85,000 per year
Mission Valley Post Acute is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and proactive Social Services Director to join our leadership team. In this role, you will be the primary advocate for our residents, ensuring their physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being is maintained at the highest level. You will act as the vital link between residents, families, and community resources to facilitate a seamless care experience.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Resident Advocacy: Assist residents in achieving the highest practicable level of self-care, independence, and emotional well-being.
Care Planning: Evaluate social and family information and psychological needs to develop comprehensive care plans; establish courses of action by exploring options and setting goals with families.
Emotional Support: Provide counseling and support for residents and families coping with physical disabilities, health fears, grief, and end-of-life transitions.
Resource Coordination: Secure community resources, health/welfare agency support, and appropriate prosthetics or assistive devices.
Ancillary Services: Schedule on-site services including optometry, podiatry, dentistry, and psychiatric care; assist with outpatient appointments.
Discharge Planning: Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team and outside agencies to ensure safe transitions, including arranging equipment and agency referrals.
Resident Services: Assist with personal shopping, inventory tracking of belongings, and investigating reports of missing items.
Collaboration: Maintain strong working relationships with all facility departments and provide staff in-service training as requested.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a related human services field (Required).
Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional listening and verbal communication skills; ability to build trust with residents and their families.
Professionalism: High degree of objectivity, confidentiality, and the ability to handle high-pressure situations with persistence.
Organization: Strong planning, reporting, and documentation skills; a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, wealth, and future.
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
Retirement Savings Plan
Professional development and growth opportunities within a supportive environment