SOCIAL WORK SERVICES PROGRAM MGR - SES - 50001552

　　Date: Feb 9, 2024

　　Location:

　　DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32117

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　　Requisition No: 820202

　　Agency: Veterans Affairs

　　Working Title: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES PROGRAM MGR - SES - 50001552

　　Pay Plan: SES

　　Position Number: 50001552

　　Salary: $38,175.54 - $65,054.08

　　Posting Closing Date: 02/29/2024

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　　ANTICIPATED VACANCY

　　SOCIAL WORK SERVICES PROGRAM MANAGER

　　Emory L. Bennett State Veterans' Nursing Home

　　Daytona Beach, Volusia County

　　Shift: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

　　Starting Annual Salary Range: $38,175.54 - $65,054.08

　　Paid Bi-weekly

　　The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs is an agency dedicated to serving those who served U.S. We are seeking motivated, dynamic individuals! Our skilled nursing facility boasts a loyal team of long-term employees and a fantastic work culture.

　　EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

　　Competitive Wage Scale

　　Health Insurance- Family Plan $30.00 per month

　　Health Insurance- Individual Plan $15.00 per month

　　Choice of Insurance plans- HMO or PPO

　　Life, Dental, Vision and other supplemental insurances available at reasonable premium rates

　　State Pension/ Retirement and 401K

　　176 hours of vacation (4.5 weeks)

　　104 hours of sick leave (2.5 weeks)

　　Nine paid holidays and one personal day

　　Tuition Waiver Program for full time employees- up to 6 credit hours each semester

　　Other vacant positions may be filled from this advertisement within six (6) months of the Closing Date.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Incumbent 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 and three (3) years of professional social work experience (a master’s degree in social work can substitute for two (2) years of the required experience).

　　Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and possess intermediate computer and computing application skills.

　　Exemplary documentation skills; i.e. Electronic Health Record experience.

　　Willingness to work weekends and holidays as needed.

　　Must successfully complete a background screening to include, but not limited to a drug test and finger printing.

　　PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Experience in a long-term health care environment.

　　Experience and knowledge of geriatric populations, including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Alzheimer's disease 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 planning and implementing a program to assess and maintain the psychosocial, mental, and emotional needs of State Veterans’ Home residents.

　　The incumbent 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.

　　Provides coordination and oversight over the social services department.

　　Completes a written Psychosocial assessment of each resident upon admission and annually thereafter.

　　Participates in Interdisciplinary Treatment Team meetings to develop a care plan.

　　Conducts risk assessments and evaluation of residents and provides appropriate intervention and/or referrals.

　　Participates on other committees and work to identify and develop resources to meet psychosocial needs of residents.

　　Conducts group and individual therapy sessions as indicated. Backs-up admissions to help maintain 99 percent occupancy.

　　Performs off-site visits to Vets as requested by the NHA.

　　Develop and implements policies and procedures for social services and based on accepted standards of practice.

　　Manages and coordinates case management, treatment, referred counseling, and follow-up services for residents.

　　Conducts training for professional staff regarding psychosocial intervention strategies.

　　Provides coordination and oversight for the social services department. 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. Incumbent will lead monthly support group, family council meetings and quarterly memorial services. Must have exemplary documentation skills.

　　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.

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

　　This position is in the Select Exempt Service and reports directly to the nursing home administrator.

　　The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

　　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.

　　Nearest Major Market:Daytona Beach