Social Services Director

Salary Range: $88,000.00 To $94,000.00 Annually

Stillwater Post-Acute
, located in El Cajon, is a premier post-acute care facility with 256 beds, dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care that promotes recovery and enhances residents' quality of life. Our mission is to empower individuals on their journey to independence while helping them achieve their health goals. We offer a wide range of tailored services, including short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and comprehensive therapy options such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy.

Stillwater Post-Acute
, we prioritize teamwork and leadership, ensuring that all department heads are accessible and supportive. We offer a variety of educational and hands‑on training opportunities to promote your career growth in a collaborative environment that values your contributions. You’ll work alongside dedicated professionals committed to enhancing patient care, with plenty of chances for advancement and a great boss who truly cares about your success.

The Social Services Director is responsible for planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the social service programs of the facility in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and facility policies and procedures. This role ensures that the medically related emotional and social needs of each resident are identified, addressed, and maintained on an individual basis. The Social Services Director works closely with residents, families, interdisciplinary teams, and community resources to promote resident well‑being, advocate for resident rights, and support quality care within the skilled nursing facility.

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work required; or Bachelor’s degree in a human‑services related field including sociology, gerontology, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, or special education
• Minimum of one (1) year of supervised social work experience in a healthcare setting
• Skilled nursing facility experience preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of resident rights, discharge planning, and regulatory compliance preferred

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the facility’s social service programs in accordance with applicable federal, state, and facility regulations
• Participate in discharge planning, care plan development, and resident assessments
• Conduct resident and family interviews as needed to assess needs and concerns
• Maintain Social Service progress notes documenting response to care plans and adjustment to facility life
• Assist residents and families in accessing community social, health, and welfare resources
• Maintain communication with families regarding resident progress (non‑medical updates)
• Assist in resolving grievances from residents, families, responsible parties, or ombudsmen
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support resident care and services

• Paid sick leave
• PTO
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Life insurance

The Social Services Director must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively support residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams. Experience in case management, discharge planning, psychosocial assessments, and care planning is essential to ensure residents receive appropriate services and support. The role requires strong problem‑solving, crisis intervention, and conflict resolution abilities, along with a compassionate and resident‑centered approach to care. Excellent organizational and documentation skills are necessary to maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and resident rights.

The ability to collaborate professionally, lead effectively, maintain confidentiality, and adapt to the changing needs of a skilled nursing environment is critical to success in this role.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.