Social Work Services Program Consultant

State of Florida

. Manage programmatic referrals and assist with or complete admissions to Medical Foster Care homes and discharges from the program .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeWest Palm Beach • 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 managing Medical Foster Care programs, ensuring compliance with standards, and providing training and support to foster parents. Proficient in data management, effective communication, and collaboration with community agencies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Medical Foster Care ManagementChild Welfare ExperienceFlorida Medicaid KnowledgeElectronic Health Records ProficiencyData Collection and Organization

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementQuality AssuranceData ManagementMedical TerminologyHome VisitsTraining and EducationCompliance MonitoringReport PreparationAssessment CoordinationRecruitment and Evaluation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeWord ProcessingSpreadsheetsDatabase ApplicationsVirtual Meeting Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Florida Driver's LicenseBackground Check CompletionEmployment Eligibility Verification

Industry Keywords

Foster CareCommunity Based CareChild WelfareFlorida Department of Children and FamiliesMedical Foster Care Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage programmatic referrals and assist with or complete admissions to Medical Foster Care homes and discharges from the program
Schedule and participate in monthly assessments, staffings, and parent-child-specific training
Ensure compliance with program standards, policies, and in-home clinical records through quarterly quality assurance activities
Complete annual program reviews of medical foster homes and implement corrective action plans and/or technical assistance
Provide ongoing training and educational opportunities for medical foster parents
Partner with the local Community Based Care Agency to coordinate Medical Foster Care admissions, discharges, and transitions of care
Recruit, train, and evaluate medical foster parents using Family Match and other computer-based systems
Act as Medical Foster Care program liaison with community providers and stakeholders
Serve as liaison between Medical Foster Care providers and MMA plans
Maintain accurate records and electronic data for each child and parent
Prepare and submit reports and manage program data as assigned
Complete home visits with medical foster parents or birth parents as indicated
Attend and participate in meetings and community outreach as assigned
Report to the Registered Nursing Supervisor or Community Health Nursing Director

Requirements

What you’ll need

Valid Florida Driver's License
Willingness to complete home visits and travel up to 30% of scheduled hours
Ability to work with families and children with special health care needs
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
Ability to collect and organize data
Ability to access information from computer data systems and websites
Ability to use computers for word processing, spreadsheets, database applications, virtual meetings, and training
Bachelor’s degree or higher in social services or a related field preferred
1–3 years of child welfare experience and medical setting experience preferred
Working knowledge of Florida Medicaid as it applies to children and youth
Working knowledge of the Florida Department of Children and Families as it relates to foster care
Experience with technology, electronic health records, and computer applications including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
Working knowledge of medical terminology related to medical conditions, diagnosis, and treatment plans
Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English
Successful completion of required security background check and/or drug screening
Completion of Form I-9 and employment eligibility verification through E-Verify

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
Security background check and/or drug screening as employment conditions
Direct deposit
Veterans’ Preference in employment for eligible candidates
Potential waivers for postsecondary educational requirements for certain eligible service members