Resident Advocate & Social Services Director

Mariner Healthcare; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Mariner Healthcare in California is seeking a Social Services leader to oversee the psychosocial care of residents and patients in a long-term care setting, acting as a Resident Advocate.

The role includes recruiting and training Social Services staff, assessing psychosocial needs, coordinating discharge planning, facilitating advanced directives, and managing grievances in compliance with policy and regulations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, orient, train, and retain Social Services staff.
• Collect and assess data on psychosocial needs and risk factors.
• Implement interventions to achieve treatment goals and link supports.
• Complete forms and documents per policy and regulations.
• Coordinate discharge planning.
• Facilitate advanced directive decision-making.
• Coordinate grievance and complaint processes.

Skills

Staff supervision

Discharge planning

Resident advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or human services field

Job description

Mariner Healthcare in California is seeking a Social Services leader to oversee the psychosocial care of residents and patients in a long-term care setting, acting as a Resident Advocate.

The role includes recruiting and training Social Services staff, assessing psychosocial needs, coordinating discharge planning, facilitating advanced directives, and managing grievances in compliance with policy and regulations.