SOCIAL WORK SERVICES PROGRAM CONSULTANT

Social Work Services Program Consultant - 64000844

In collaboration with the Nursing Director, the Medical Foster Care (MFC) Social Worker is responsible for the day to day administrative and operational oversight of the Tampa/Lakeland MFC Program. In addition, the social worker provides clinical social work interventions to children receiving care through the Medical Foster Care Program and their families and serves as the program coordinator.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Manage daily referrals, intakes, placements, and discharges
• Arrange assessments, staffing's, and parent-child medical training
• Ensure compliance with program standards, policies, and foster care records
• Lead annual program reviews and implement corrective action plans
• Provide ongoing training and educational opportunities for program staff
• Support medical foster parents with Medicaid regulations, respite care, and community resources
• Partner with the Department of Children and Families to coordinate placements and transitions
• Recruit, train, and evaluate medical foster parents; oversee approvals and renewals
• Serve as liaison with community agencies and healthcare professionals
• Maintain accurate records for each child and parent
• Drive quality assurance initiatives and monitor program performance
• Prepare reports and manage program data

What We're Looking For:

• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Ability to build supportive relationships with families and community partners
• Commitment to ensuring the highest standards of care for children

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of foster care system and child/family community resources
• Skill in performing psychosocial assessments
• Skill in detailed documentation
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently, prioritize, plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to access and utilize community resources
• Ability to access information from computer data systems and websites
• Ability to use a computer for word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications
• Computer skills, including use of standard office machinery such as laptops, scanners, cell phones, printers and programs such as Outlook

Qualifications:

• Minimum: Valid Driver's License
• This position requires travel. You must have the ability to travel (drive) locally/regionally for work.
• Preferred: Preference will be given to applicants with a bachelor's degree or higher in the social services or related field preferred. Experience with PowerPoint, and Excel. Working knowledge of Florida Medicaid as it applies to children and youth, and Department of Children and Families as it relates to foster care. Experience in the use of technology, electronic health records including computer systems/applications (e.g. Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams). Working knowledge of medical terminology as it relates to medical conditions, diagnosis and treatment plans. 1-3 years of professional pediatric social work experience

Where You Will Work: 1313 N. Tampa Street. Tampa, FL 33602 Travel Time: 25% This is not a remote position.