Director of Social Services

Aviata Health Group; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Holiday pay and PTO

Online learning access 24/7

Phone and auto discounts for employees

Family health insurance

Job summary

Aviata Health Group, Kissimmee Gardens, seeks a Director of Social Services to lead the social services team, address residents' emotional needs, and oversee admissions and referrals. The role requires strong leadership and collaboration with staff and community partners.

The Director will implement policies for social services, drive program development, and ensure compliance with accreditation standards while coordinating discharge planning and family support efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and LSW or MSW from an approved school of Social Work
• Minimum of one year experience
• Ability to assess resident needs, develop a plan of care and coordinate discharge planning
• Member in good standing in the National Association of Social Workers
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements

Responsibilities

• Providing services to respond to the emotional needs of residents and their families
• Assisting with resident admissions and the referral process
• Implementing policies and procedures for identifying medically related social and emotional needs of residents
• Participating in community planning related to the interests of the facility and resident and family services
• Providing consultation to staff and community agencies to develop social service programs

Education

Bachelor's Degree

LSW/MSW

Job description

Director of Social Services

Job Summary

Aviata at Kissimmee Gardens, a compassionate and dedicated healthcare organization, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Social Services to join our team. As a key member of our social services department, you will be responsible for providing exceptional care and support to our residents and their families. If you are a team-oriented, driven, and compassionate professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

About the Role

As a Director of Social Services, you will be responsible for:

• Providing services to respond to the emotional needs of our residents and their families
• Assisting with resident admissions and the referral process
• Implementing policies and procedures for the identification of medically related social and emotional needs of the resident
• Participating in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family
• Providing consultation to members of our staff, community agencies, etc., in efforts to solve the needs and problems of the resident through the development of social service programs

Benefits

• Competitive pay, along with holiday pay and paid time off (PTO) program
• Access to online learning 24/7 to help satisfy your personal and leadership development
• Phone and auto discounts up to 20% on employee personal wireless accounts and auto rentals through designated vendors
• Health insurance for the entire family

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess, as a minimum, a Bachelor's Degree and either a LSW or MSW from an approved school of Social Work
• Minimum of one (1) year experience
• Demonstrated ability to assess resident needs, develop, and implement a plan of care and coordinate the discharge planning process
• Must possess knowledge of accreditation standard and compliance requirements
• Must be a member in good standing in the National Association of Social Workers
• Must be qualified, compassionate, and dedicated to a job well done

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aviata Health Group participates in background screenings provided by AHCA. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, etc.

Aviata Health Group participates in background screenings provided by AHCA. For more information, please click on the link https://info.flclearinghouse.com/