Social Work Services Program Consultant

State of Florida

. Provide day-to-day administrative and operational oversight of the Ft Myers/Sarasota Medical Foster Care Program .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeFort Myers • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $34,760 - $40,321 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical social work interventions, program coordination, and compliance with foster care standards. Proficient in managing referrals, conducting psychosocial assessments, and utilizing community resources effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Clinical Social Work InterventionsFoster Care System KnowledgePsychosocial Assessment SkillsProgram CoordinationCommunity Resource Utilization

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Hard Skills

Detailed DocumentationMedical Terminology KnowledgeEmergency Duty PerformanceQuality Assurance InitiativesData Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationIndependent WorkOrganizational SkillsPrioritization Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office ApplicationsElectronic Health RecordsDatabase ApplicationsStandard Office Machinery

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s LicenseBackground Check CompletionEmployment Eligibility Verification

Industry Keywords

Medicaid RegulationsDepartment of Children and FamiliesMedical Foster Care ProgramPediatric Social Work Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide day-to-day administrative and operational oversight of the Ft Myers/Sarasota Medical Foster Care Program
Provide clinical social work interventions to children and their families
Serve as the program coordinator
Manage daily referrals, intakes, placements and discharges
Arrange assessments, staffing 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
Perform emergency duty before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days when required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Valid Driver’s License
Ability to travel (drive) locally/regionally for work
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 standard office machinery and programs such as Outlook
Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English
Ability to complete a security background check and/or drug screening
Ability to complete Form I-9 and employment eligibility verification through E-Verify
Preferred: bachelor’s degree or higher in social services or a related field
Preferred: Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Teams, Excel, Outlook and Word, and Adobe Acrobat
Preferred: Working knowledge of Florida Medicaid as it applies to children and youth
Preferred: Working knowledge of the Department of Children and Families as it relates to foster care
Preferred: Experience with electronic health records and computer systems/applications
Preferred: Working knowledge of medical terminology related to medical conditions, diagnoses and treatment plans
Preferred: 1–3 years of professional pediatric social work experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual and sick leave benefits
Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year
State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition waivers
Veterans’ Preference
Reasonable accommodation support
Direct deposit
Employee assistance through the State of Florida benefits package