Social Services Director

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