Social Services Director

Social Services Director

Mission Valley Post Acute
Full-Time | $85,000 per year + Benefits

Position Summary

Mission Valley Post Acute is seeking a compassionate, organized, and dedicated Social Services Director to join our team. The Social Services Director will provide medically related social services to residents and their families, helping each resident achieve and maintain the highest practicable level of physical, mental, psychosocial well-being, independence, and quality of life.

The ideal candidate is an empathetic and dependable professional who can build trusting relationships with residents and families while effectively coordinating care with our interdisciplinary team and community partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess residents' social, emotional, psychological, and family needs.

• Develop and implement individualized social services care plans.

• Provide counseling, emotional support, and crisis intervention to residents and families.

• Assist residents and families in coping with illness, disability, loss, grief, and changes in independence.

• Support residents with healthcare decisions and advance care planning.

• Assist residents in achieving the highest practicable level of self-care, independence, and well-being.

• Provide discharge planning and coordinate services, equipment, referrals, and community resources.

• Connect residents with appropriate community, social service, health, and welfare agencies.

• Coordinate outpatient appointments and on-site ancillary services, including optometry, podiatry, dentistry, and psychiatric services.

• Assist residents in obtaining prosthetics, assistive devices, and other needed resources.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation regarding residents' social services status and needs.

• Develop strong working relationships with nursing, rehabilitation, dietary, activities, administration, and other departments.

• Maintain relationships with outside agencies and community organizations.

• Assist residents with personal shopping and other appropriate personal needs.

• Assist with inventory and tracking of resident belongings.

• Coordinate responses to reports of missing, lost, or stolen belongings.

• Provide staff in-service training as requested.

• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and resident/family meetings.

• Advocate for residents' rights, preferences, dignity, and quality of life.

• Maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable healthcare regulations and facility policies.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, or a related field.

• Minimum of 2 years of supervised social work experience in a healthcare setting, working directly with individuals.

• Strong communication, organization, planning, documentation, and interpersonal skills.

Skills & Qualities

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Compassion and empathy

• Excellent listening and verbal communication skills

• Professionalism and discretion

• Strong organizational and planning abilities

• Persistence and follow-through

• Objectivity and sound judgment

• Ability to manage pressure and competing priorities

• Strong resident and family relationship-building skills

• Proactive problem-solving abilities

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $85,000 per year

Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits may include healthcare coverage, paid time off, retirement benefits, and other employee benefits.

Why Join Mission Valley Post Acute?

Join a team committed to providing compassionate, resident-centered care. As Social Services Director, you will have a meaningful opportunity to advocate for residents, support families, coordinate essential resources, and make a direct difference in the lives of the people we serve.

If you are a compassionate social services professional looking for a rewarding leadership opportunity in post-acute care, we encourage you to apply.

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.