Social Services Director

The Avante Group; Leesburg (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Insurance Coverage

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Health & Wellness Programs

Employee Recognition Programs

Collaborative Work Environment

Career Advancement

Job summary

The Avante Group in Leesburg, FL is seeking a Social Services Director to lead the Social Services Department and ensure residents' psycho-social needs are met per federal and state standards. You will liaison with residents and coordinate care, planning, organizing and directing department operations under administrator guidance.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Social Work or related field, with 3+ years in long-term care and at least 1 year of supervised social work in healthcare, plus

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be a team player and able to work with all levels of management.
• Strong problem-solving abilities are required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Human Services (or related field).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Long Term Care.
• At least 1 year of supervised Social Work experience in a health care setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the Social Services Department.
• Act as liaison and representative of residents’ social interests.
• Ensure medically related psycho-social needs are met on an individual basis per standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Human Services

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Social Services Director Needed!! – Join Avante Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center!

Do you enjoy working with the elderly? Are you passionate about helping others? Let Avante Group, Inc be your new work family!

Avante at Leesburg Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Centeris seeking a Social Services Director to act as a liaison and representative of the residents’ social interests and to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the Social Services Department in accordance with current federal and state standards governing the facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator to ensure that the medically related psycho-social needs of the residents are met and maintained on an individual basis.

Why Avante?

At Avante, we believe in providing the highest quality of care to our residents while fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment for our team.

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage(Medical, Dental, Vision and more!)
• Strong Retirement Planfor Your Future
• Paid Time Off & Holidaysto Recharge
• Tuition Reimbursement– Invest in Your Education
• Health & Wellness Programsto Keep You Feeling Your Best
• Employee Recognition Programs– Win prizes & an annual cruise!
• A Collaborative Work Environment– We value your voice! (Employee surveys, check-ins, & town halls)
• Advancement Opportunities– Grow Your Career with Us!

What we are looking for:

• Positive attitude toward the elderly.
• Must be a team player.
• Must have the ability to work with all levels of management.
• Must have strong problem-solving skills.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Outlook, Excel and Word.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or in Human Services but not limited to Sociology, Psychology or Rehabilitation Counseling.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Long Term Care.
• At least 1 year of supervised Social Work experience in a Health Care setting working directly with individuals.

Background Screening Requirement: This position requires background screening through the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Learn more: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

If you are passionate about patient care and a rewarding work environment, Don’t Hesitate- Apply Today!

Avante provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, Veterans' status, national origin, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender, genetic information or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal requirements, Avante complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Avante expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, Veterans' status or any other category protected by law. Improper interference with the ability of Avante's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including, discharge.