Social Service Director

About Us:

Gainesville Health Care Center is part of the Not for Profit Gainesville Council on Aging, Inc., of Florida a provider of Skilled Nursing Services and Long-term Care.  Our Health Care Center has  been serving the Alachua County community since 1982. We are dedicated to delivering quality individual nursing and rehabilitation therapy to every person entrusted to our care. Our 180-bed facility, in the University of Florida town of Gainesville, Florida, is conveniently located across the Shands and VA Hospital Complexes

Our Healthcare Services Include:

• Inpatient rehabilitation including physical, occupational and speech therapy
• IV therapy and wound care
• Care for those diagnosed with Huntington’s disease 
• Alzheimer’s program
• Special rehabilitation for those challenged by amputation, arthritis, stroke and orthopedic complications
•  HIV specialized care

Daily Tasks:

• Is responsible for planning and administering social service programs. Assists patients and their families in understanding and accepting treatment necessary to maximize medical benefits and their adjustment to permanent and temporary effects of illness. 

 Social Service Director Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Social Service 
• At least two years on the job experience in medical facility.

• Pass FDLE Screen 
• Nursing home, geriatric care experience preferred
• Must have a pleasant demeanor
• Pass drug test 
• Masters of Social Work Degree preferred

• Paid Time Off
• Merit compensation increase's
• Quarterly Bonus 
• Monday through Friday schedule
• Paid individual Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance