SOCIAL WORK SERVICES PROGRAM MGR - SES

State of Florida; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance - Individual Plan

Health Insurance - Family Plan

Life, Dental, Vision

Florida Retirement System (FRS)

Deferred Compensation Plan (457b)

Generous Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Nine paid holidays

Tuition Waiver Program for full-time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs seeks a SOCIAL WORK SERVICES PROGRAM MANAGER (LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER) to lead social services for state veterans' homes. The incumbent reports to the Veterans' Home Administrator and develops policies, oversees case management, and coordinates psychosocial care.

This managerial role emphasizes assessment, treatment planning, training, and interdepartmental collaboration to maintain high occupancy and quality of life for residents.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida.
• Bachelor's degree in social work from CSWE-accredited program.
• Three years of professional social work experience (MSW can substitute).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and intermediate computing skills.
• Exemplary documentation and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays.
• Successful completion of background checks and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement social services policies and procedures.
• Manage case management, counseling, and follow-up services.
• Coordinate and oversee the social services department.
• Provide training on psychosocial intervention strategies.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments upon admission and annually.
• Lead care planning meetings and participate in interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

LCSW Licensed

Microsoft Office

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Weekend/holiday availability

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

CSWE-accredited program

Job description

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Requisition No:881244

Working Title: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES PROGRAM MGR - SES

SOCIAL WORK SERVICES PROGRAM MANAGER (LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER)

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS

The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs is an agency dedicated to serving those who served U.S. Our facility boasts a loyal team of long‑term employees and a fantastic work culture.

*Education and employment history must be verifiable. Please attach any credentials you claim (degrees, certifications, etc.) to your application. *

EXCELLENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (Benefits are prepaid):

• Health Insurance - Individual Plan $8.34 per MONTH /Health Insurance - Family Plan $30 per MONTH
• Life, Dental, Vision and much more offered
• The Florida Retirement System (FRS) offers two retirement plans - Investment Plan and Pension Plan
• The Florida Deferred Compensation Plan is a 457b pre‑tax retirement program.
• Generous Vacation Leave, Sick Leave &Nine paid holidays
• Tuition Waiver Program for full‑time employees- up to 6 credit hours each semester

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be licensed as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Florida.
• A bachelor’s degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Three (3) years of professional social work experience (a master’s degree in social work can substitute for years of the required experience).
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and possess intermediate computer and computing application skills.
• Exemplary documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Successful completion of the employment screening process to include, but notlimited to, a national background investigation and drug test. https://info.flclearinghouse.com

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in a long‑term health care environment.
• Experience and knowledge of geriatric populations, including Alzheimer’s Disease, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and other dementias.
• Experience with crisis intervention.
• Experience with assessments and the maintenance of the psychosocial needs of residents and families.
• Experience with Minimum Data Set 3.0.
• Experience with team care plans, Baker Act procedures, behavior management, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Incumbent reports directly to the Veterans' Home Administrator.This is managerial work in planning and implementing a program to assess and maintain the psychosocial, mental, and emotional needs of State Veterans’ Home residents.The LCSW will:

• Develop and implement policies and procedures for social services based on accepted standards of practice.
• Manages and coordinates case management, treatment, referred counseling, and follow‑up services for residents.
• Provides coordination and oversight for the social services department.
• Conducts training for professional staff regarding psychosocial intervention strategies.
• Conducts risk assessments and evaluation of residents and provides appropriate intervention and/or referrals.
• Completes a written psychosocial assessment of each resident upon admission and annually thereafter.
• Performs Baker Acts and attends Family Counsel, Family Support, Resident Counsel, Department Head, QA, Safety and Clinical meetings.
• Develops and maintains a list of residents on psychotropic medication and/or having current or past mental health diagnosis.
• Monitors participation of the veteran residents in programs/services designed to meet psychosocial, mental, and emotional needs of the veteran.
• Provides, develops, and/or aids in accessing services to meet resident needs.
• Enables residents to maximize their individuality, well‑being, quality of life, independence, and dignity.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Treatment Team meetings to develop a care plan.
• Participates in other committees and works to identify and develop resources to meet psychosocial needs of residents.
• Conducts group and individual therapy sessions as needed.
• Backs‑up admissions to help maintain 99 percent occupancy.
• Performs off‑site visits to Vets as requested by the NHA.
• The incumbent will lead monthly support groups, family council meetings and quarterly memorial services.
• Responsible for selection and orientation of new personnel.
• Schedules, monitors, and coordinates work assignments.
• Prepares and presents performance standards and appraisals in accordance with Career Service Personnel Rules.
• Perform duties to assist Admission Coordinator when needed, i.e., screening, tours, and sight visits.
• Position will back‑up Admissions Department for the pre‑admission process and post‑admission psychosocial care.

This position is in the Selected Exempt Service system.

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.

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.