Resident-Centric Social Services Director (Skilled Nursing)

Ocean Park; Santa Monica (CA); Hybride; USD 90 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ocean Park Healthcare Center and Sunset Park Healthcare Center in Santa Monica, CA, seeks an experienced Social Services Director to lead our social services team in a skilled nursing environment. This full-time role focuses on psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, resident advocacy, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and proven SNF leadership experience, strong communication, and organizational skills to coordinate care with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Experience as Social Services Director in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting is required.
• Strong knowledge of discharge planning, psychosocial assessments, care planning, resident rights, and SNF operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organization, documentation, and follow-through.

Responsabilités

• Assess residents’ psychosocial needs and develop interventions and care plans.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings and coordinate with Nursing, Rehabilitation, Activities, Dietary, and more.
• Coordinate discharge planning and assist with community resources, placement, transportation, equipment, and post-discharge needs.
• Support residents and families with adjustment to placement and psychosocial concerns.
• Assist with resident grievances and ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain accurate social services documentation per policy and regulations.
• Support residents’ rights, dignity, and quality of life.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, physicians, hospitals, and external providers.
• Ensure the Social Services Department remains compliant with federal and California SNF requirements.

Connaissances

Discharge planning

Psychosocial assessments

Resident rights & advocacy

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

Description du poste

Ocean Park Healthcare Center and Sunset Park Healthcare Center in Santa Monica, CA, seeks an experienced Social Services Director to lead our social services team in a skilled nursing environment. This full-time role focuses on psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, resident advocacy, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and proven SNF leadership experience, strong communication, and organizational skills to coordinate care with