Social Work Services Program Consultant - 64067626

DGS Office of External Affairs; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Health in Jacksonville is seeking a Social Work Services Program Consultant for the Medical Foster Care program. The role involves managing referrals, conducting assessments, ensuring program compliance, and coordinating care across a five-county service area.

The position reports to a nursing supervisor and requires regular home visits and travel. Qualified candidates typically hold a bachelor’s in social services and have 1–3 years in child welfare or a medical

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and willingness to complete home visits with travel up to 30% of hours.
• Ability to work with families and children with special health care needs.
• Strong organizational, time management and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to use computer systems including Microsoft Office, electronic health records, and virtual meetings.

Responsibilities

• Manage referrals and conduct assessments for Medical Foster Care.
• Ensure compliance with program standards and policies.
• Recruit and train medical foster parents.
• Coordinate care across the medical foster care system in a five-county area.

Skills

Driver's license

Willingness to travel

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in social services

Child welfare experience (1-3 years)

Medical setting experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic health records

Virtual meeting platforms

Job description

Social Work Services Program Consultant for the Medical Foster Care program in the Florida Department of Health, based in Jacksonville. The role involves managing referrals, conducting assessments, ensuring compliance with program standards, recruiting and training medical foster parents, and coordinating care across the medical foster care system in a five-county service area. The position reports to a nursing supervisor and requires regular home visits and travel.

Key qualifications:

• Valid driver's license and willingness to complete home visits with travel up to 30% of scheduled hours
• Ability to work with families and children with special health care needs
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to use computer systems including Microsoft Office, electronic health records, and virtual meeting platforms
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree or higher in social services or related field; 1-3 years of child welfare and medical setting experience