Director of Social Services - Full-Time

About the role

Care with Heart. Work with Purpose. Join Gulf Coast Village Skilled Nursing, as a Director of Social Service in beautiful Cape Coral, FL. This is more than a job! It’s a paid opportunity to serve others, live our mission, and make a meaningful impact in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Leads and directs Social Service Department.
• Develops a mission and direction for the department itself, participates in goal setting and direction activities with the Executive Director.
• Attends and participates in management committee meetings to represent department.
• Manages and directs activities of department in accordance with Volunteers of America National Services’ policies and procedures and guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or Bachelor’s Degree in a related human-services related major including sociology, gerontology, psychology, rehabilitation counseling or special education AND one year in a healthcare setting where the individual is working as a supervised social worker who works directly with individuals.
• Minimum of one year of social work experience, preferably in a long-term healthcare setting; knowledge of long-term healthcare and public health settings; familiarity with Federal and State regulations and requirements for long-term care.
• Ability to read, speak and write fluently in English; excellent communication and phone skills; ability to prepare written assessments and correspondence; ability to read and interpret rules and regulations.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, such as during evenings and weekends, for planned activities and special events, family meetings and conferences, and as necessary, to facilitate admission calls, admissions and tours.
• Manages “on-call” schedule with other social work staff by pre-arrangement to cover facility for weekends/evenings admissions per Executive Director.
• Negotiation skills and ability to carry on several levels of reasoning at once during problem solving sessions; ability to think quickly and to write contracts and complex written arguments.

Qualifications

• Supportive, caring leadership that truly values your voice.
• A positive, team-oriented environment where you can rely on one another.
• A beautiful, welcoming campus you’ll enjoy coming to each day.
• Opportunities for career growth and ongoing development.
• Purpose-driven work that makes a meaningful difference every day.

Skills

• Excellent communication and phone skills.
• Ability to prepare written assessments and correspondence.
• Ability to read and interpret rules and regulations.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
• Negotiation skills.
• Problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance.
• 403(b) with discretionary contribution.
• Paid Time Off + Personal Days.
• Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness incentives (earn up to $350).
• Get paid early (access up to 50% of earnings).
• Referral bonuses & scholarship opportunities.

Pay

$67K-$85K

Schedule

Monday thru Friday, 8am to 5pm, 40 hours per week