Social Services Assistant

SUN MAR HEALTH CARE; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

SUN MAR HEALTH CARE in Pelican Ridge Post-Acute, Newport Beach, is seeking a Social Services Assistant to join our skilled nursing facility team. The role focuses on developing and directing social services, coordinating with clinical staff, and supporting residents and families through discharge planning and community referrals.

The position requires a high school diploma and prefers 6 months of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 6 months experience in a Social Services Assistant position in a skilled nursing facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Social Service Director/Consultant in planning and directing social service programs.
• Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff to plan social services.
• Participate in discharge planning and development of social care plans.
• Interview residents and families in private settings.
• Refer residents/families to appropriate social service agencies when needed.
• Address emotional and social needs related to illness and admission to the facility.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

We're a skilled nursing facility looking for dynamic associates to join our team and provide our guests with a care experience that will change their lives! If you are a customer service oriented individual with a Social Services Assistant background, we want to meet you!

• Assist the Social Service Director/Consultant in the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing of the social service programs of this facility.
• Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, and other related departments in planning social services, as directed.
• Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family.
• Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of social care plans and resident assessments.
• Interview residents/families as necessary and in a private setting.
• Refer resident/families to appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide the services or needs of the resident.
• Work with emotional problems including assisting resident/family with anxieties and stress caused by illness and admission to the facility, difficulties in coping with residual physical disabilities, fears related to helplessness and death, and the need for institutional and specialized care.
• Assist in providing solutions for social and practical environmental problems including seeking financial assistance, discharge planning (including collaboration with community agencies), and referrals to other community agencies when specialized assistance is required.

Position Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 6 months experience in a Social Services Assistant position in a skilled nursing facility preferred.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift Various Shifts

Pay Range

DBA

Position Social Services Assistant

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Open Date 8/31/2026

Location Pelican Ridge Post-Acute

This position is currently accepting applications.