Social Services Director

Social Services Director Tice Valley Post Acute - 3.0 Walnut Creek, CA Job Details Full-time $85,000 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Maintaining patient confidentiality Local agency collaboration Patient advocacy Grief counseling Family counseling Mid-level Palliative care expertise Administrative experience Clinical staff training Case management End-of-life care Care plan development Discharge planning Organizational skills Client advocacy in social work Care coordination Referral coordination Interdisciplinary behavioral health coordination Communication skills Stakeholder relationship building Training delivery Community resource coordination

Full Job Description 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.