Social Services Director

Social Services Director

Location: Canyon Springs Post-Acute | 180 N.

Jackson Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116
Position: Full-Time
Salary: $115,000 annually
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off (PTO), 401(k), and additional company-sponsored benefits

Lead with Compassion at Canyon Springs Post-Acute

Canyon Springs Post-Acute is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and organized Social Services Director to join our leadership team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional who is passionate about advocating for residents, supporting their psychosocial well-being, and making a meaningful impact in a skilled nursing and post-acute care setting.

As the Social Services Director, you will play a vital role in helping residents and their families navigate the challenges of healthcare by providing emotional support, coordinating resources, and ensuring each resident receives individualized, person-centered care.

Why You'll Love Working Here


* Competitive Salary: $115,000 annually


* Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance


* Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan


* Paid Time Off: Generous PTO and paid holidays


* Supportive Leadership: Collaborative interdisciplinary team committed to resident-centered care


* Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and advancement


* Meaningful Work: Make a lasting difference in the lives of residents and their families every day

Position Summary

The Social Services Director is responsible for planning, developing, organizing, implementing, directing, and evaluating the facility's Social Services Department.

This role ensures residents receive medically related social services that promote the highest practicable physical, mental, emotional, and psychosocial well-being while maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, organized, proactive, and skilled at building trusting relationships with residents, families, staff, and community partners.

Essential Responsibilities


* Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for residents and develop individualized care plans.


* Provide emotional support, counseling, crisis intervention, and advocacy for residents and their families.


* Assist residents in achieving the highest possible level of independence, dignity, and quality of life.


* Coordinate discharge planning with the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe and successful transitions.


* Connect residents and families with community resources, healthcare agencies, financial assistance programs, and support services.


* Coordinate outpatient appointments and ancillary services, including dental, optometry, podiatry, psychiatric, and other specialty care.


* Assist residents and families with healthcare decisions, advance directives, and care planning.


* Monitor resident adjustment to the facility and provide ongoing suppor...