Social Services DirectorMission 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.
BenefitsWe 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