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PACS

Social Service Assistant

Los Gatos, CA · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

Social Service Assistant full time Company: Vasona Creek Healthcare Pay Range: $18.00 - $22.00 per ... Organization: High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple administrative tasks.

PACS

Social Service Director

Escondido, CA · On-site

$62K - $75K/yr

Qualification Education and/or Experience Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or in Human Services and ... Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.

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Social Service Coordinator

Glendale, CA · On-site

$27/hr

Provide ongoing case management, crisis intervention, advocacy, and referrals to appropriate ... Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field ...

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Social Service Coordinator

Glendale, CA · On-site

$27/hr

Provide ongoing case management, crisis intervention, advocacy, and referrals to appropriate ... Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field ...

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How much do social service manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for social service manager in California is $76,945.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,700.00 and $86,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Social Service Manager vs Social Worker?

AspectSocial Service ManagerSocial Worker
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Social Work, often with management experienceBachelor's or Master's in Social Work, required for clinical roles
Work EnvironmentOversees programs, manages staff, and develops policies in agenciesDirectly provides counseling and support to clients in various settings
Employer & Industry UsageNonprofits, government agencies, healthcare organizationsHospitals, schools, community agencies, social service organizations

While both roles require social work credentials, Social Service Managers focus on overseeing programs and managing staff, whereas Social Workers provide direct client services. The manager role involves leadership and administrative duties, while social workers engage in hands-on support and counseling.

What does a social service manager do?

A social service manager oversees programs and staff that provide support and resources to individuals and communities in need. They coordinate services, develop policies, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with regulations, often working with social workers and community organizations. Strong leadership, communication skills, and knowledge of social services are essential for this role.

What are the most commonly searched types of Social Service jobs in California?

The most popular types of Social Service jobs in California are:

What cities in California are hiring for Social Service Manager jobs?

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Infographic showing various Social Service Manager job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $76,945 per year, or $37 per hour.

Social Services Manager

National Health Foundation

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

Social Service Manager, Los Angeles-Pico Union

On-siteRecuperative Care

Los Angeles, California, United States
OverviewApplication

Description

POSITION TITLE:          Social Services Manager

REPORTS TO:               Director of Recuperative Care  

LOCATION:                   Los Angeles-Pico Union

CLASSIFICATION:        Exempt, Full Time

SALARY: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00

  • Work Shift: Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30AM-5:00PM
  • All positions require candidates to successfully pass a background check, LIVE scan and TB Test.


Social Service Manager

The Social Services Manager provides oversight within the social services department and liaises with hospital social workers and/other external case manager representatives when necessary. Social Services Manager ensures maintenance of quality of care while providing overall leadership in social services disciplines at their respective recuperative care sites.  In this role, they support organizational goals; apply professional experience and independent judgment to complex tasks; perform a wide variety of managerial and administrative functions to assess needs and ensure program objectives are met; serve as a community and organizational resource on issues of healthcare and homelessness. They are responsible for the management of all social services needs for recuperative care guests.  Provide all necessary staff support and guidance to interns and Recuperative Care Social Service Coordinators and associates to ensure project objectives are achieved.  Ability to shape program direction through strategic networking, collaboration, and internal and external relationships.


Responsibilities and Initiatives

To help NHF meet its growth goals, the Social Services Manager will:

• Provide direction, leadership and participate with providing information respective to social services department and program site grant funding activities with Director’s acknowledgement and guidance.

• Maintain quality guest care by completing quality assurance checks of guest files and sites.

• Ability to maintain caseload of 25 and above, when required, to meet the needs of the facility.

• Must be able to conduct and/or assign social services staff to complete home visits and provide necessary case management to ensure housing placement stability for guests who have been discharged to permanent residence within the Rapid Re-Housing (RRH) program.

• Ability to conduct house/group advisory board meetings for guests to address concerns or feedback.

• Ability to enter HMIS documentation and/or support social services staff in doing so and/or adhere to LAHSA standards, as applicable.

• Facilitate and provide on-going case review, case conferencing, and ensure outcome measures are meeting strategic goals for social services department.

• Audit and maintain accurate information contained in proprietary CRM database.

• Lead efforts to establish strategic partnerships with community resources that will benefit guest needs during their stay in the program and upon exit.