SOCIAL WORK SERVICES PROGRAM CONSULTANT - 64000855

Florida; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Florida Department of Health is seeking a SOCIAL WORK SERVICES PROGRAM CONSULTANT to oversee the Ft Myers/Sarasota Medical Foster Care program. You will supervise daily operations, coordinate referrals, and provide clinical social work interventions for children and families involved in the program.

You will work closely with the Senior RN Supervisor, ensure compliance with standards, and lead training for staff while coordinating with welfare agencies to support placements and transitions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social services or a related field preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regionally for work.
• Experience with Medicaid and foster care systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily referrals, intakes, placements, and discharges.
• Arrange assessments, staffing, and parent-child medical training.
• Ensure compliance with program standards, policies, and records.
• Lead annual program reviews and implement corrective action plans.
• Provide ongoing training and educational opportunities for staff.
• Support medical foster parents with Medicaid regulations and resources.
• Coordinate placements and transitions with the Department of Children and Families.
• Recruit, train, and evaluate medical foster parents; oversee approvals.
• Liaise with community agencies and healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate records for each child and family.
• Drive quality assurance initiatives and monitor program performance.
• Prepare reports and manage program data.

Skills

Organizational leadership

Effective communication

Psychosocial assessment

Documentation accuracy

Independent prioritization

Community liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social services or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Outlook

Electronic health records

Job description

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SOCIAL WORK SERVICES PROGRAM CONSULTANT - 64000855

Date: Oct 23, 2026

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website .

Requisition No:885983

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES PROGRAM CONSULTANT - 64000855

In collaboration with the Senior RN Supervisor, the Medical Foster Care (MFC) Social Worker is responsible for the day to day administrative and operational oversight of the Ft Myers/Sarasota MFC Program. In addition, the social worker provides clinical social work interventions to children receiving care through the Medical Foster Care Program and their families and serves as the program coordinator.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Manage daily referrals, intakes, placements, and discharges
• Arrange assessments, staffing’s, and parent-child medical training
• Ensure compliance with program standards, policies, and foster care records
• Lead annual program reviews and implement corrective action plans
• Provide ongoing training and educational opportunities for program staff
• Support medical foster parents with Medicaid regulations, respite care, and community resources
• Partner with the Department of Children and Families to coordinate placements and transitions
• Recruit, train, and evaluate medical foster parents; oversee approvals and renewals
• Serve as liaison with community agencies and healthcare professionals
• Maintain accurate records for each child and parent
• Drive quality assurance initiatives and monitor program performance
• Prepare reports and manage program data.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Ability to build supportive relationships with families and community partners
• Commitment to ensuring the highest standards of care for children

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of foster care system and child/family community resources.
• Skill in performing psychosocial assessments.
• Skill in detailed documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize, plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to access and utilize community resources.
• Ability to access information from computer data systems and websites.
• Ability to use a computer for word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.
• Computer skills, including use of standard office machinery such as laptops, scanners, cell phones, printers and programs such as Outlook.

Qualifications:

Minimum

• Valid Driver’s License
• This position requires travel. You must have the ability to travel (drive) locally/regionally for work.

Preferred

• Preference will be given to applicants with a bachelor’s degree or higher in the social services or related field preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Teams, Excel, Outlook and Word, as well as Adobe Acrobat.
• Working knowledge of Florida Medicaid as it applies to children and youth, and Department of Children and Families as it relates to foster care.
• Experience in the use of technology, electronic health records including computer systems/applications (e.g. Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Working knowledge of medical terminology as it relates to medical conditions, diagnosis and treatment plans.
• 1-3 years of professional pediatric social work experience

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I novation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

2295 Victoria Avenue Fort Myers, FL 33901

Counties Covered: Manatee, DeSoto, Sarasota, Charlotte, Glades, Henry, Lee & Collier

Travel Time: 25%

This is not a remote position.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

• Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33902 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33907 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33908 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33912 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33913 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33916 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33919 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33966 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33994

Nearest Major Market: Fort Myers
Nearest Secondary Market: Cape Coral

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.