Social Work and Advocacy Supervisor

Habitat Health; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Habitat Health in California is seeking a Social Work and Advocacy Supervisor to lead the Social Work, Participant Advocacy, and Behavioral Health teams within the PACE program. You will champion person-centered care and oversee complex planning, enrollment, and advocacy processes.

The role requires MSW or equivalent, 2+ years of leadership, and strong collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to improve participant outcomes while maintaining safety, dignity, and belonging.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work (MSW) or an equivalent combination of education, licensure, and experience in social work, behavioral health, or a related human services field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Social Work, Participant Advocacy, and Behavioral Health teams, ensuring high-quality, participant-centered service delivery.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and performance management to direct reports to support team effectiveness and professional growth.
• Oversee participant advocacy and the participant enrollment process, fostering trust, engagement, and a positive transition into the PACE program.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex participant concerns, including grievances, behavioral issues, and social service needs.
• Partner with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to assess participant needs, support care planning, and drive resolution of complex social and family dynamics.
• Coordinate team staffing, scheduling, and daily work assignments to ensure consistent service delivery and operational effectiveness.
• Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, government agencies, and external resources to support participant needs.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Relationship-building

Problem-solving

Education

MSW or equivalent

Tools

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Habitat Health empowers older adults to experiencemore gooddays in their homes and communities. Through the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), we provide comprehensive medical care along with support for daily needs such as meals, transportation, andin‑homeassistance. We deliver coordinated clinical and social care in our centers and directly in participants’ homes, creating a fully integrated experience that brings peace of mind and a true sense of belonging. As we expand our scalable, affordable PACE model to meet the growing and complex needs of aging populations, ourmission‑drivencare teams continue to help participants live well on their own terms.

Habitat Health is supported by leading healthcare organizations and investors including New Enterprise Associates, Kaiser Permanente, and Town Hall Ventures. We are entering a period of significant growth and are looking for exceptional teammates to help us scale a better model of care for older adults. To learn more, visit www.habitathealth.com.

Role Scope

The Social Work and Advocacy Supervisor is a mission-driven leader responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Social Work team, Participant Advocates, and behavioral health therapists within the PACE Center. This role champions person-centered care by ensuring participants’ social, emotional, and advocacy needs remain at the forefront of care planning and service delivery. The supervisor provides leadership to direct reports, partners closely with interdisciplinary leaders, and ensures services align with PACE standards, regulatory requirements, and the unique goals of each participant.

Core Responsibilities & Expectations for the Role

• Lead and supervise the Social Work, Participant Advocacy, and Behavioral Health teams, ensuring high-quality, participant-centered service delivery.

• Provide coaching, guidance, and performance management to direct reports to support team effectiveness and professional growth.

• Oversee participant advocacy and the participant enrollment process, fostering trust, engagement, and a positive transition into the PACE program.

• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex participant concerns, including grievances, behavioral issues, and social service needs.

• Partner with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to assess participant needs, support care planning, and drive resolution of complex social and family dynamics.

• Coordinate team staffing, scheduling, and daily work assignments to ensure consistent service delivery and operational effectiveness.

• Build andmaintainrelationships with community organizations, government agencies, and external resources to support participant needs.

• Promote a culture of safety, dignity, belonging, and respect for participants and team members.

• Drive continuous improvement by seeking feedback,identifyingopportunities for enhancement, and supporting changes that improve participant outcomes and experience.

• Model and reinforce Habitat’s values in all interactions, decisions, and leadership practices.

• Perform in-depth reviews of participants at risk for disenrollment and coordinate with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to evaluate participant needs, develop interventions, anddeterminethe PACE program's ability to meet those needs.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work(MSW) or an equivalent combination of education, licensure, and experience in social work, behavioral health, or a related human services field. Must meet all applicable state requirements, including any required licensure or certification to practice as a Social Worker (e.g., where required by state law).

• Minimum of 2 years of experience leading, supervising, or providing oversight to social work, care management, behavioral health, or participant-facing teams.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the psychosocial, behavioral, and advocacy needs of frail older adults and individuals with complex medical and social needs.

• Working knowledge of community-based services, government programs, and external resources that support older adults and their caregivers.

• Ability to prioritize work, exercise sound judgment, and independently manage competing responsibilities within established guidelines.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams to support participant-centered care planning and problem resolution.

• Strong communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills with the ability to navigate sensitiveparticipants, family, and team member situations.

• Knowledge of PACE, value-based care, integrated healthcare delivery models, or other highly regulated healthcare environments preferred.

• Current CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of employment.

• Valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, current auto insurance as required by state law, and ability to meet organizational driving requirements.

• Proof of medical clearance, including TB screening, and compliance with all required immunization and occupational health requirements.

• Aligns with our purpose and our values, and is excited about living those out in daily practice

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with comfort navigating ambiguity, adapting quickly, and contributing to continuous improvement

• Strong learning and growth mindset, including seeking feedback, engaging in healthydebateand using data and curiosity toinform decisions.

• Acts with integrity and ownership, considering the broader organizational impact, doing the right thing, and following through to deliver results.

Nice to have

• LCSW

• Bilingual: Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese preferred.

Essential Functions & Physical Requirements

The following statements describe the general nature of work and physical expectations common across roles at Habitat Health. Specific responsibilities may vary by position. Reasonableaccommodationmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Team members in this role may be expected to:

• Work in healthcare, administrative, community, or remote environments, depending on role needs.

• Communicate effectively with participants, caregivers, team members, and other stakeholders in person, by phone, and through electronic systems.

• Remain stationary and/ormovefor extended periods, consistent with job duties.

• Operate standard office equipment and/or clinical tools (e.g., computers, phones, medical devices, documentation systems).

• Travel between work sitesandcommunity locations as needed.

• Follow safety procedures, infection control protocols, and use personal protective equipment (PPE) whenrequired.

• Perform tasks that may involve bending, reaching, lifting, orassistingparticipants, depending on role responsibilities.

• Lift, carry, push, or pull supplies, equipment, or materials typically up to 25–50 pounds, withassistanceor mechanical aids, depending on job duties and role responsibilities.

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $101,000 - $116,000 annually and is bonus eligible.

The final compensation offered will bedeterminedbased on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, education, certifications, geographical location, and business needs.

In addition, this position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance;paid parental leave,short- and long-tenndisability coverage; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; a 401(k) savings planthat includes a match; paid time off; and companypaid holidays.

At-Will Employment

Employment with Habitat Health is at-will. This means that either the employee or the employer mayterminatethe employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, subject to applicable law. Nothing in this job posting or any other company document is intended to create a contract of employment, express or implied, or to alter the at-will nature of employment.

Any written or oral statements to the contrary are not authorized unless made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of the Company.

Vaccination Policy, including COVID-19

To helpmaintaina safe environment for our participants and team members, Habitat Healthmaintainsvaccination and infection control policies applicable to certain roles and work locations. For COVID-19 and influenza, team members who are working in a participant care setting are required to provide either proof of vaccination or a signed declination form and comply with applicable masking requirements while in a care setting to the extent permitted by law in the applicable jurisdiction.

Habitat Healthwill consider requests for reasonable accommodation based on an applicant's disability, medical condition, orsincerely heldreligious belief, practice, or observancein accordance withapplicable law.

As a condition of employment, team members are expected to comply with all applicable infection control protocols, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and vaccination requirements associated with their role and work location, and to the extent required by law and as permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

Habitat Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed tothe principles of equal opportunity and inclusion.Employment decisions at Habitat Health are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Habitat Health is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Consistent with applicable law, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to individuals with religious beliefs, practices, or observances that require accommodation.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, perform the essential functions of a position, or receive other employment benefits and privileges, please contact us at [e-mail].

We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, even if their experience does not align perfectly with every qualification listed.

E-Verify Participation Notice

Habitat Healthparticipatesin E-Verify and will provide the federal government with information from your Form I-9 to confirm your authorization to work in the United States.

If E-Verify cannot confirm your authorization to work, Habitat Health will provide you with written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and/or the Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before any adverse employment action is taken, including termination of employment.

E-Verify is used only after an applicant has accepted an offer of employment and completedthe FormI-9and to the extentpermittedbyapplicable law.

Habitat Healthcomplies withall federal and state employment eligibility verification requirements.

Beware of Scams and Fraud

Habitat Healthis committed to protecting job seekers from recruitmentscams. Please ensure that yousubmitapplications only through Habitat Health's official careers website or authorized job boards.

Official communications from Habitat Health recruiters and team members will come from email addresses ending in @habitathealth.com. Habitat Health will never ask applicants to pay fees,purchaseequipment, or provide sensitive financial information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.

If you receive suspicious communications claiming torepresentHabitat Health, we encourage you to exercise caution and independently verify the communication before responding.

If you believe you have been the victim of a recruitmentscamor fraudulent job posting, please report the incident to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) through its fraud reporting website at reportfraud.ftc.gov.