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Valle Verde in Santa Barbara, recently named "Best Continuing Care Retirement Community in the U.S." by Newsweek magazine, and one of 13 HumanGood communities named "Best Nursing Homes 2024" by U.S. News & World Report is hiring a Social Services Designee. Under minimal supervision, the Social Services Designee assesses the resident social service needs, ensures the identified needs are addressed, and advocates for the resident and their family.
Full-time, Monday – Friday
Flexible schedule: 7:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M., or 8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.
Pay Range: $25-$35/hr. DOE
What you need to be successful in this role:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Public Health preferred Â
- Minimum of two years experience working with the elderly in a long-term care facility preferred ; will trainÂ
- Social Services certification desired
Duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Â Utilize consultation data to assist in planning and coordination of resident care and rehabilitation, following through to ensure service efficacy, modifying plans to comply with changes in condition
- Ensures that a social service assessment is completed with accurate documentation for all new residents within 5 days in the Health Center or RCFE move-in
- Assist as needed in discharge planning upon admission for Health Center residents and follow up with discharge planners for residents who have been admitted to the hospital
- Monitor, evaluate, and record progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and plan of care;
- Identify and assist residents experiencing difficulty adjusting to placements or with behavior problems; refer residents to appropriate resources as needed
- Establish involvement with community service organizations for outreach
- Performs other related duties as required.
What’s in it for you?
 As the largest nonprofit owner/operator of senior living communities in California and one of the largest in the country, we are more than just a place to work. We are here to ensure that all we serve are provided with every opportunity to become their best selves as they define it, and this begins with YOU.
At HumanGood, we offer the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself on top of an incredible package of benefits and perks for our part-time and full-time Team Members that can add up to 40% of your base pay.
What’s in it for you?
 Part-Time/Per Diem Team Members:
- Medical benefits starts the 1st of the month following your start date
- Matching 401(k)
- $25+Tax per line Cell Phone Plan
Full-Time Team Members:
- 20 days of paid time off, plus 7 company holidays (increases with years of service)
- 401(k) with up to 4% employer match and no waiting on funds to vest
- Health, Dental and Vision Plans- start the 1st of the month following your start date
- $25+Tax per line Cell Phone Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 5 star employer-paid employee assistance program
- Find additional benefits here: www.HGcareers.org
