Director of Social Services

Aviata at Palm Bay; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Holiday pay PTO

401k with match

Health insurance for the family

Job summary

Aviata Health Group is seeking a Director of Social Services in Palm Bay, FL. The role focuses on meeting residents’ emotional needs, assisting with admissions, and guiding the referral process.

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree with LSW or MSW and at least one year of experience. Responsibilities include policy implementation, interdisciplinary coordination, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree and either an LSW or MSW from an approved school of Social Work.
• Minimum of one 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.

Responsibilities

• Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards, and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to the Executive Director/LNHA.
• Implement policies and procedures for the identification of medically related social and emotional needs of the resident.
• Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family.
• Provide consultation to staff and community agencies to develop social service programs for residents.

Skills

Resident needs assessment

Discharge planning coordination

Policy compliance knowledge

NASW membership

Education

Bachelor's Degree + LSW or MSW

Job description

Director of Social Services

Job Title: Director of Social Services

Location: Palm Bay, Florida

Company: Aviata at Palm Bay

Join Our Team!

At Aviata Health Group, our mission is to deliver exceptional, person-centered care through compassion, clinical excellence, and connection. We are driven by a deep commitment to understand each patient’s unique needs and to meet them with the caring hearts and skilled hands of our dedicated team. Guided by our founding principles of Customer Service and Clinical Excellence, we strive to be the provider of choice in every community we serve – creating a welcoming environment where residents, families, and team members alike feel valued, respected, and at home.

We’re Seeking a Qualified Director of Social Services

We are searching for a Director of Social Services to join our community that is resident and family focused, a team builder, and excited about the opportunity to assist in building a facility culture. The primary purpose of your job position is to be responsible for providing services to respond to the emotional needs of the residents and their families. You will also assist with resident admissions and the referral process.

Responsibilities:

• Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards, and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to the Executive Director/LNHA.
• Implement policies and procedures for the identification of medically related social and emotional needs of the resident.
• Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family.
• Provide 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a Bachelors 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.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay, along with holiday pay and paid time off (PTO) program.
• Access to online learning 24/7: Use it for free to help satisfy your personal and leadership development.
• 401k with a match!
• Health insurance for the entire family!

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