Join Our Team as a Social Services Assistant!
Be the Support, Guidance, and Compassion Our Residents Need
Are you passionate about helping others navigate life's challenges? Do you find fulfillment in making a meaningful difference in someone's day? If so, we invite you to join our team as a Social Services Assistant at our Skilled Nursing Facility.
In this rewarding role, you'll work alongside residents, families, and an interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide emotional support, advocacy, resources, and guidance that help residents achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Why This Role Matters
Moving into a skilled nursing facility can be one of the most significant transitions in a person's life. Residents and families often face uncertainty, stress, and difficult decisions. As a Social Services Assistant, you'll be there to help them navigate these challenges, connect them with valuable resources, and ensure they feel heard, respected, and supported every step of the way.
Your work will help residents maintain dignity, independence, emotional well-being, and meaningful connections while receiving the care they need.
What You'll Do
Support residents and families as they adjust to life in the facility
Assist with social service programs designed to meet residents' emotional, psychosocial, and medically related social needs
Help coordinate admissions, care planning, and discharge planning
Connect residents and families with community resources and financial assistance programs
Collaborate with nursing, therapy, dietary, activities, and medical teams to provide holistic care
Advocate for resident needs and preferences
Assist residents and families in coping with illness, disability, life transitions, and end-of-life concerns
Coordinate appointments and services including dental, podiatry, optometry, psychiatric, and other ancillary services
Maintain accurate documentation and social service progress notes
Participate in care conferences, quality improvement initiatives, and resident-centered planning
Build positive relationships with residents, families, healthcare providers, and community agencies
What We're Looking For
A caring, compassionate, and empathetic individual
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team
A passion for helping seniors and vulnerable populations
Experience in healthcare, social services, long-term care, or human services is preferred
What You'll Love About Working Here
️ The opportunity to make a lasting impact on residents and families every day
️ A supportive, mission-driven team environment
️ Meaningful work that combines compassion, advocacy, and service
️ Opportunities for growth and professional development
️ The chance to be part of a team dedicated to enriching lives
If you're looking for more than just a job-if you're looking for a career where you can truly make a difference-we'd love to hear from you.
Location : Vineyard Post Acute - 101 Monroe St. Petaluma, CA
Job Type : Full time
Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8:30am -5:00pm
Starting rates: $21 - $25/hour pending experience
Apply today and help us create comfort, connection, and care for those who need it most.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.