Social Services Director

PACS
1d$82,000

About The Position

Are you a compassionate, organized professional with a passion for supporting seniors and their families? Delta View Post Acute is seeking a proactive Social Services Director to lead our resident advocacy and psychosocial support programs. In this vital role, you will ensure our residents achieve their highest level of physical, mental, and emotional well-being. As the Social Services Director, you serve as the primary advocate for our residents, navigating complex social systems to ensure their needs are met with dignity.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years of supervised social work experience in a healthcare setting (clinical or post-acute environment preferred).
  • Exceptional listening and verbal communication skills; ability to remain objective and empathetic under pressure.
  • Persistence in navigating complex social, financial, and regulatory systems on behalf of residents.
  • High level of self-management and the ability to work effectively as an individual contributor.

Responsibilities

  • Set goals with residents and families to explore options for independence and long-term well-being.
  • Provide medically related social services that support the mental and emotional health of every resident.
  • Evaluate psychological needs and develop comprehensive, individualized social service care plans.
  • Offer specialized counseling for those coping with physical disabilities, health-related fears, or end-of-life transitions.
  • Lead the discharge planning process in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and outside agencies to ensure safe transitions.
  • Coordinate ancillary services (optometry, podiatry, dentistry, psychiatry) and assist residents in obtaining community resources or assistive devices.
  • Manage personal shopping assistance and ensure the careful inventory and tracking of patient belongings.

Benefits

  • Full Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, and PTO)
  • Competitive Compensation: A strong starting salary of $82k with comprehensive full-time benefits.
  • Meaningful Work: Direct, daily impact on the lives of residents and their families.
  • Supportive Environment: Join a facility that values the social and emotional components of healing as much as the clinical ones.
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