Social Services Director

Location: Tice Valley Post Acute - Walnut Creek, CA

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $85, 000 per year + Comprehensive Benefits

Role Overview

Tice Valley Post Acute is seeking a compassionate, organized, and proactive Social Services Director to join our interdisciplinary team. In this vital role, you will act as a primary advocate for our residents, ensuring their physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being is maintained at the highest practicable level.

The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, maintains strict confidentiality, and possesses the emotional intelligence to navigate complex family dynamics and end-of-life care with grace and objectivity.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Resident Advocacy & Care Planning: Evaluate psychological and emotional needs to develop comprehensive care plans. Assist residents in achieving independence and self-care goals.
• Emotional Support: Provide counseling and support for residents and families coping with physical disabilities, health conditions, grief, and loss.
• Clinical Coordination: Assist with healthcare decisions and coordinate on-site ancillary services including psychiatry, dentistry, podiatry, and optometry.
• Discharge & Community Resource Management: Lead discharge planning by coordinating with community agencies, ensuring residents have the necessary equipment and referrals for a safe transition.
• Case Management: Secure prosthetics, assistive devices, and community resources to meet individual resident needs.
• Administrative Oversight: Document resident status accurately, manage reports of missing belongings, and provide in-service training to facility staff as needed.
• Collaboration: Build strong working relationships with internal departments and outside agencies to ensure seamless service delivery.

Qualifications & Skills

• Communication: Exceptional verbal communication and active listening skills.
• Professionalism: Proven ability to handle pressure with objectivity and maintain high levels of confidentiality.
• Execution: Strong planning, reporting, and organizational skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Relationship Building: Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive relationships with residents and their families.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of $85, 000.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits package.
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of seniors in a supportive, professional environment.