Director of Social Services
Company: Long Beach Healthcare Center
Location: Long Beach
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Are you a person who believes in
providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on
other people's lives? Are you a team-player, quick-thinker, and
ready to be a part of an organization that supports your growth?
WHAT WE'RE ABOUT We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With
kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in
every interaction. Requirements : You care. Director of Social
Services Perks: Generous Bonuses Growth Opportunities Health
Benefits Position Summary: Directs the overall operation of the
Social Services Department in accordance with current federal,
state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations and Company
policies and procedures to assist each resident and family adjust
to placement, illness, and plan of care to attain the highest
practicable level of functioning. Duties and Responsibilities
Respects and upholds all residents' personal and property rights
whenever carrying out duties, including knocking before entering a
resident's room Complies with all company and departmental policies
and procedures Assesses residents upon admission, quarterly and
upon change of condition for social service needs. Assures that a
thorough and timely psychosocial history and assessment are
completed for each resident to identify problems, issues, or needs
that are addressed through Interdisciplinary Team and Care Plan
process. Develops and maintains plan of care in conjunction with
facility interdisciplinary team. Assists resident and family with
transition and adjustment to placement in the facility. Determines
legal status of residents upon admission, provides information and
obtains copies of advance directives, assures that resident and
family wishes regarding treatment including Do Not Resuscitate
(DNR) and withholding treatment are implemented in accordance with
Company policies. Provides individual, family, and group services
focused on enhancement of psychosocial functioning, social,
emotional, and behavioral problems, interpersonal relationships,
coping with placement, separation, loss, death and dying.
Qualifications: 2-3 years' related experience required; supervisory
experience preferred Experience working in a skilled nursing
facility Bachelor's degree in sociology, psychology or social work
required Commitment to the company mission to consistently deliver
high quality, person-centered care with dignity, respect,
compassion and integrity, and to enrich every life we touch.
Embracing the company values of care & compassion, community,
honesty & integrity, teamwork, innovation and safety. Ability to
represent Company in an ethical and professional manner, and to
maintain accountability Ability to interact tactfully, effectively,
and professionally with other employees, residents, family members,
visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public, as
needed Must be able to relate to and work with physically and/or
mentally ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times
hostile people within facility and treat them with respect and
consideration regardless of their cognitive or functional level
Benefits : Medical insurance with Rx benefits Dental insurance
Vision care Paid vacation
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