HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM CONSULTANT III - 50000836

State of Florida

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent works under the supervision of the Social Work Program Manager and is responsible to provide social services to ‎meet the individual needs of residents.  Will identify, plan, and implement a program for psychosocial, mental, and emotional needs of the resident while providing, developing, and/or aiding in the access of services to meet those needs.

Requirements

• 4 years of direct experience within a health care setting as a social worker, or a bachelor’s degree or any combination of degree and experience (2 year degree and 2 years’ experience) may substitute for the required experience
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be fluent in the English language: reading, writing, speaking
• Must be willing and able to work weekends and holidays if needed
• Must have basic computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, and Word) and electronic medical records
• Must be willing and able to become a Certified Addiction Professional Certification within one year of employment
• Successful completion of the employment screening process to include, but not limited to, drug test and national background investigation

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of experience in a health care setting
• One year of experience in a health care setting as a social worker
• Experience working in a nursing home or long-term care/120-bed skilled nursing ‎ facility

Responsibilities

• Interviews clients, reviews records, and confers with other professionals to evaluate mental and/or physical condition of client or patient
• Works with residents, families, significant others, and staff to provide support for taking a more active role in self-advocacy to improve the quality of life/care for residents
• Enable residents to maximize their individuality, well-being, quality of life, independence, and dignity
• Monitors, evaluates, and records client progress according to goals described in treatment and care plan
• Develops, maintains, and utilizes a listing of current community resources that are useful to residents and their families
• Maintains resident related databases and clinical records as requested
• Attends ICP meetings, backs up Social Work Services Program Manager in their absence, manages grievance logs, and backs up Admissions Nurse to include screening, touring, and signing applicants
• Meets all governmental requirements for social service documentation
• Coordinates with the VA Substance Abuse Treatment Team in providing care to residents and develops interventions in the Domiciliary
• Coordinate the Domiciliary program to assist residents in applying for all eligible revenue sources, including Medicare and Medicaid
• Provide orientation training to new admissions.
• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned

Benefits

• Excellent retirement package and optional deferred compensation plan.
• Health, vision, dental, disability, and other supplemental insurance available at reasonable premium rates.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Nine (9) paid holidays and personal day.
• Tuition waiver available for State Universities and Community Colleges (up to 6 credits per semester).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time