Director of Social Services

Aviata; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Family health insurance (medical, etc)

Job summary

Aviata Health Group is seeking a qualified Director of Social Services to join our family-focused community. The role oversees social services, resident and family support, admissions assistance, and referral processes, ensuring high-quality care and compliant operations.

As a strong team-builder, you will guide policy development, coordinate with caseworkers, and provide expert consultation to staff and partner agencies to improve resident outcomes and organizational performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or equivalent.
• LSW or MSW required.
• Demonstrated ability to assess needs and coordinate discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Keep abreast of federal and state regulations and advise on policy changes.
• Implement policies for social and emotional needs assessment.
• Participate in discharge planning and social care plan development.
• Provide consultation to staff and community agencies.
• Develop and implement social service programs to address resident needs.

Skills

Team leadership

Policy implementation

Discharge planning

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

LSW or MSW

Job description

Aviata Health Group is looking for a qualified Director of Social Services to join our family!

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.

If you are team-oriented, driven, and excited about the opportunity to care for our residents, then we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

• Pay rate: 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.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for the entire family and more!
• 401k with a match!

Major 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.
• Participate in discharge planning; development and implementation of social care plans; and resident assessments.
• 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.
• Review and develop a plan of correction for social service deficiencies noted during survey inspections and provide a written copy of such to the Executive Director/LNHA.
• Maintain a reference library of written material, laws, standards of practice, etc., necessary for complying with current standards and regulations, and that will provide assistance in maintaining quality social service.
• Conduct and document a social services evaluation, including identification of resident problems/needs.
• Maintain communications with caseworkers.
• Provide social work consultation to residents, families, and staff, as required.
• Provide innovative, responsible healthcare with the creation and implementation of new ideas and concepts that continually improve systems and processes to achieve superior results.

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.
• You must be qualified, compassionate, and dedicated to a job well done.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex,

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