Social Service Director (SNF)

SAJE Strategic Solutions is seeking a compassionate, proactive, and leadership-driven Social Service Director to oversee the psycho-social care and discharge planning department for a premier skilled nursing facility in Pasadena, CA.

The Role

In this full-time leadership position, you will head the social services department to support the physical, psychological, and social well-being of our residents. The Director plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life of our residents by developing meaningful social service interventions, leading comprehensive discharge planning, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary clinical team to advocate for resident rights and dignity.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Assessments: Oversee and perform comprehensive psycho-social assessments upon admission, quarterly, annually, and as significant changes occur.
• Discharge Planning & Care Coordination: Lead robust discharge planning initiatives from the point of admission, including developing, updating, and executing customized discharge care plans.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Coordinate closely with the internal interdisciplinary team (IDT), outside case managers, physicians, and family members to ensure integrated resident care.
• Care Conferences: Schedule, conduct, and document formal care conferences and routine IDT meetings.
• Psychosocial & Behavioral Support: Formulate interventions addressing the nuanced psychosocial needs of residents, including behavioral support tracking, grief counseling references, and family education.
• Continuum of Care Coordination: Assist families and residents with hospice decisions, clergy referrals, and end-of-life care coordination.
• Financial & Social Program Aid: Facilitate applications and navigation paths for Medi-Cal, SSI, and alternative social service programs.
• Advocacy & Compliance: Organize family council meetings at least biannually. Maintain mandatory theft and loss files, ensure functional communication boards are available for residents with impairments, and provide staff training/in-services regarding resident rights and psycho-social issues.
• Quality Assurance: Active participate and contribute data to Quality Assurance (QA) programs, behavior management committees, and direct psychotropic medication review meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree is required (Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related human services field preferred).
• Certifications: Social Service Designee Certificate or relevant regulatory social work credentials required.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience in discharge planning and care coordination specifically within a skilled nursing facility (SNF) or long-term healthcare setting is highly preferred.
• Skills: Exceptional interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills. Proven ability to lead healthcare teams, manage sensitive family dynamics, and navigate complex clinical crises with empathy and professionalism.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Rate: Competitive hourly rate ranging from $32.00 – $40.00 per hour (based on experience and depth of SNF background).
• Employment Type: Full-Time.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans.
• Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan options.
• Professional Support: Tuition reimbursement opportunities.

Pay: $32.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Discharge Planning/Care Coordination in a SNF: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Social Service Designee Certificate (Required)

Work Location: In person