Resident Advocate & Social Services Director

Mariner Healthcare; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Mariner Healthcare in Fremont, CA is seeking a Social Services Administrator to lead the Social Services department, ensuring residents receive comprehensive psychosocial care and advocacy. You will recruit and supervise staff, assess residents' needs, coordinate discharge planning, and oversee privacy compliance, directing the team to enhance quality of life for residents.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Social Work or related field and at least one year of supervised social work experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or in a human services field is required.
• One year supervised social work experience in a long term care setting is required.

Responsibilities

• Recruits, hires, orients, and retains staff for Social Services.
• Collects and assesses data related to psychosocial needs and risk factors.
• Implements social service interventions to address resident needs and improve quality of life.
• Completes required forms and documents per policy and regulations.
• Coordinates discharge planning and advanced directive decision-making.
• Coordinates grievance complaint process.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or in a human services field

One year supervised social work experience in long term care

Job description

Mariner Healthcare in Fremont, CA is seeking a Social Services Administrator to lead the Social Services department, ensuring residents receive comprehensive psychosocial care and advocacy. You will recruit and supervise staff, assess residents' needs, coordinate discharge planning, and oversee privacy compliance, directing the team to enhance quality of life for residents.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Social Work or related field and at least one year of supervised social work experience