Director of Social Services

An Elder Care Alliance Community

Actual pay decision based on factors including experience, skills and training

Do you enjoy working with seniors? Do you want to work in a setting where you are valued and appreciated? Mercy Retirement & Care Center is a vibrant retirement community located in Oakland. We provide senior assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to meet a variety of health care needs. We pride ourselves on being a person-centered community and value our employees and residents. We are currently hiring.

Primary Purpose

The Director of Social Services is responsible for directly providing social services to residents in Skilled Nursing as well as to their families. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team on resident assessments and needs.

Requirements

• Possession of LCSW credential preferred.
• MSW, MA in Counseling or related field acceptable, a bachelor's degree in social work or in a human services field including but not limited to sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, or psychology.
• A minimum of two years experience in providing services to older adults preferably in a skilled nursing or retirement housing setting required

Skills and Attributes

• Sensitivity and knowledge of working with older adults and the aging process essential. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Sound computer skills to include data entry in electronic healthcare records, outlook and word processing programs.
• Must be a motivated and independent individual who can organize workload so that all functions are completed appropriately.
• Enthusiastically serves in a leadership role for the benefit of the entire Mercy community as well as for Elder Care Alliance.

Compensation and Benefits:

We offer competitive *pay and phenomenal benefits. Subject to eligibility requirements benefits include:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Retirement plans
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans
• Flexible spending
• Tuition Reimbursement to promote your career advancement.
• ++much more

*Actual pay decision based on factors including experience, skills and training.