Traveling Director of Social Services

Aviata Health Group; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Holiday pay

Online learning 24/7

Job summary

Aviata Health Group is seeking a Traveling Director of Social Services in Tampa, Florida. The role leads social services for residents, ensuring compassionate, compliant care and coordination with staff and families.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Social Work and a current MSW/LSW, NASW membership, plus at least one year of relevant experience. Travel and collaboration with community agencies are essential aspects of this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work required
• MSW or LSW from an approved school
• Must be a NASW member in good standing
• Minimum of 1 year experience in social work or related field

Responsibilities

• Keep abreast of federal and state regulations and update policies as needed
• Identify and address social and emotional needs of residents
• Participate in community planning related to facility interests and resident services
• Participate in discharge planning and develop social care plans
• Provide social work consultation to staff, residents and families
• Maintain a plan of correction for deficiencies and communicate with Executive Director
• Maintain reference materials on laws and standards
• Conduct and document social services evaluations
• Maintain communications with caseworkers
• Provide ongoing social work support to residents, families, and staff

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

MSW or LSW from an approved school

NASW membership in good standing

Job description

Traveling Director of Social Services

Company: Aviata Health Group

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Tampa, Florida

Job Summary:

At Aviata Health Group, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional, person-centered care through compassion, clinical excellence, and connection. We are seeking a Traveling Director of Social Services to join our team, who will be responsible for providing services to respond to the emotional needs of our residents and their families. The ideal candidate will be a team-oriented, driven individual who is excited about the opportunity to care for our residents.

Key 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a Bachelor’s 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.

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

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