Social Services Director - Social Worker

Napa Post Acute; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Napa Post Acute in Napa, CA is seeking an experienced Social Services Director to lead our social services department within a compassionate, interdisciplinary team.

You will oversee discharge planning, resident advocacy, and ensure compliance with Title 22; Bachelor's in social work or related field required; 120-bed facility; strong communication and organizational skills required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW) or related field.
• Experience in healthcare social services, skilled nursing, long-term care, hospital, hospice, or related setting.
• Must meet California Title 22 Social Services Director requirements for a 120-bed skilled nursing facility.
• Strong knowledge of discharge planning, care coordination, and resident advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all Social Services functions within the facility.
• Complete psychosocial assessments and care plans.
• Coordinate discharge planning and community resource referrals.
• Assist residents and families with adjustment, coping, and crisis intervention needs.
• Facilitate resident and family meetings.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations, California Title 22 requirements, and facility policies.
• Maintain comprehensive social services documentation.
• Support resident rights, advocacy, and quality of life initiatives.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community agencies and healthcare partners.

Skills

Discharge planning

Resident advocacy

Communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

BSW or related field

California Title 22 requirements

Job description

Social Services Director

Napa Post Acute | Napa, CA

$75,000 - $90,000 annually

Lead with Compassion. Make an Impact Every Day.

Napa Post Acute is seeking an experienced, compassionate, and highly organized Social Services Director to lead our Social Services department. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated interdisciplinary team committed to delivering exceptional care and support to our residents and their families.

As our Social Services Director, you will play a critical leadership role in enhancing residents' quality of life, supporting successful care transitions, and ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulations.

Why Napa Post Acute?

• Competitive salary: $75,000 - $90,000 annually
• Supportive leadership team
• Stable, well-respected skilled nursing facility
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents' lives

Position Summary

The Social Services Director is responsible for planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and directing the Social Services Department in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role ensures that residents' psychosocial, emotional, and discharge planning needs are met while promoting resident rights, dignity, and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all Social Services functions within the facility
• Complete psychosocial assessments and care plans
• Coordinate discharge planning and community resource referrals
• Assist residents and families with adjustment, coping, and crisis intervention needs
• Facilitate resident and family meetings
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations, California Title 22 requirements, and facility policies
• Maintain comprehensive social services documentation
• Support resident rights, advocacy, and quality of life initiatives
• Develop and maintain relationships with community agencies and healthcare partners

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW) or
• Bachelor's Degree in a related human services field such as Sociology, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, or Gerontology
• Experience in healthcare social services, skilled nursing, long-term care, hospital, hospice, or related healthcare setting
• Must meet all applicable California state and federal qualifications for social services personnel in skilled nursing facilities
• Must meet California Title 22 Social Services Director requirements for a 120-bed skilled nursing facility
• Strong knowledge of discharge planning, care coordination, and resident advocacy
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Preferred

• Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) experience
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in social services
• California social work licensure, when applicable

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Monday-Friday
• Occasional flexibility based on resident and facility needs

Join Our Team

At Napa Post Acute, we believe exceptional resident care begins with exceptional team members. If you are passionate about helping others navigate life's challenges and thrive in a collaborative healthcare environment, we would love to hear from you.

Pay: $75,000 - $90,000 per year

Location: Napa, CA

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.