SOCIAL WORK SERVICES PROGRAM MGR - SES 50556050

SOCIAL WORK SERVICES PROGRAM MGR - SES 50556050 Date: Nov 18, 2024 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce\_operations/human\_resource\_management/for\_job\_applicants/e\_verify) . Requisition No: 841455 Agency: Veterans Affairs Working Title: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES PROGRAM MGR - SES 50556050 Pay Plan: SES Position Number: 50556050 Salary: 66,950.00 Posting Closing Date: 12/18/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) Requisition # 841455 SOCIAL WORK SERVICES PROGRAM MANAGER (LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS Alwyn C. Cashe State Veterans' Nursing Home Orlando, Orange County, Florida Annual Salary: $66,6950.00 Paid Bi-Weekly‎ ***ANTICIPATED VACANCY*** 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): + Competitive Wage Scale + Choice of Insurance plans - HMO or PPO + 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. + 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 due diligence process, to include not limited to, a Level II background screen and drug screen. 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. + LCSW develops and implements 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. 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. Location: ORLANDO, FL, US, 32814 Nearest Major Market:Orlando