Social Services Assistant

Key Responsibilities

• Benefits Advocacy: Actively assist residents and families with the application, documentation, and redetermination processes for Medi-Cal and Social Security.

• Case Management Assistance: Support the Social Services Director in conducting initial intake assessments, developing care plans, and coordinating discharge planning.

• Resident Advocacy: Serve as a trusted point of contact for resident rights, helping resolve concerns and connecting them with community-based resources.

• Documentation: Maintain accurate, confidential, and timely social services records in compliance with state and federal regulations.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience: Previous experience working in a skilled nursing, assisted living, or long-term care setting is highly preferred.

• System Knowledge: Proven experience navigating Medi-Cal eligibility, Social Security benefits, and local county assistance programs is required.

• Reliable Commute: Ability and willingness to split time between Chico and Vacaville (reliable transportation and a valid driver's license are a must).

• Communication Style: Excellent interpersonal skills with a warm, empathetic approach to senior care and family communication.

• Organization: Strong multitasking skills to manage a split caseload across two distinct locations effectively.

Chatsworth Commons Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable laws. Chatsworth Commons Senior Living will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with state, federal, or local law.