Social Services Director (Experience in SNF required) at Aviara Healthcare Center in Encinitas, California

Job Description:

Job Title: Social Services Director

Job Summary: The Social Services Director is responsible for providing medically related social services to support residents in achieving the highest practicable level of self-care, independence, and well-being. This role involves coordinating social services, evaluating resident needs, and assisting with healthcare decisions, emotional support, and community resource coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess residents' social service needs by evaluating social, family, psychological, and emotional factors.


• Establish care plans by setting goals with residents and their families.


• Provide emotional support and counseling to residents and families, addressing concerns such as coping with physical disabilities, health-related fears, and grief.


• Assist residents with healthcare decisions and securing appropriate prosthetics or assistive devices.


• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure residents receive necessary services.


• Assist in discharge planning, securing necessary services, equipment, and referrals.


• Organize and track personal belongings, respond to reports of missing items, and assist with personal shopping.


• Arrange outpatient appointments and on-site ancillary patient services (e.g., optometry, podiatry, dentistry, and psychiatric services).


• Develop and maintain strong relationships with facility departments and external agencies to enhance social services.


• Document resident social service status and maintain accurate records.


• Provide in-service training to staff as needed.

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Human Services required; Master of Social Work (MSW) preferred.


• Licensed Social Worker


• Minimum of 2 years of supervised social work experience in a healthcare setting.


• Experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility is REQUIRED.


• Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.


• Ability to read and comprehend technical procedures, policy manuals, and present information effectively.


• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret various forms of instructions.