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Care with Heart. Work with Purpose.
Join Gulf Coast Village Skilled Nursing, as a Director of Social Service in beautiful Cape Coral, FL. This is more than a job! It’s a paid opportunity to serve others, live our mission, and make a meaningful impact in a healthcare setting. As a compassionate organization, we’re dedicated to serving others and fostering an environment where both our residents and team members thrive. If you’re ready to grow your career while making a difference, we’d love to connect with you.
Gulf Coast Village Skilled Nursing is a community of Volunteers of America National Services, a subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified for 8 consecutive years.
Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 8am to 5pm, 40 hours per week
Salary: $67K-$85K
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Supportive, caring leadership that truly values your voice
- A positive, team-oriented environment where you can rely on one another
- A beautiful, welcoming campus you’ll enjoy coming to each day
- Opportunities for career growth and ongoing development
- Purpose-driven work that makes a meaningful difference every day
What We Offer
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 403(b) with discretionary contribution
- Paid Time Off + Personal Days
- Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness incentives (earn up to $350)
- Get paid early (access up to 50% of earnings)
- Referral bonuses & scholarship opportunities
What You Bring (Requirements)
- Bachelor’s degree in social work or Bachelor’s Degree in a related human-services related major including sociology, gerontology, psychology, rehabilitation counseling or special education AND one year in a healthcare setting where the individual is working as a supervised social worker who works directly with individuals
- Minimum of one year of social work experience, preferably in a long-term healthcare setting; knowledge of long-term healthcare and public health settings; familiarity with Federal and State regulations and requirements for long-term care.
- Ability to read, speak and write fluently in English; excellent communication and phone skills; ability to prepare written assessments and correspondence; ability to read and interpret rules and regulations.
- Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, such as during evenings and weekends, for planned activities and special events, family meetings and conferences, and as necessary, to facilitate admission calls, admissions and tours. Manages “on-call” schedule with other social work staff by pre-arrangement to cover facility for weekends/evenings admissions per Executive Director.
- Negotiation skills and ability to carry on several levels of reasoning at once during problem solving sessions; ability to think quickly and to write contracts and complex written arguments.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
- Leads and directs Social Service Department.
- Develops a mission and direction for the department itself, participates in goal setting and direction activities with the Executive Director.
- Attends and participates in management committee meetings to represent department.
- Manages and directs activities of department in accordance with Volunteers of America National Services’ policies and procedures and guidelines.
About Us
The Gulf Coast Village Skilled Nursing is for those who need greater care. And when you want the best, any hour of the day or night, Gulf Coast Village offers skilled top-quality care unlike any nursing home in Cape Coral, FL. You don’t even have to live here to enter our skilled nursing facility. Located within the beautiful Gulf Coast Village continuing care retirement community in Cape Coral, Gulf Coast Village Skilled Nursing is open to anyone who could benefit from a little extra support and compassionate care. The surrounding Cape Coral area adds to the appeal, offering residents access to scenic waterfront canals, nature preserves, and a variety of local dining, shopping, and outdoor recreation opportunities that reflect the relaxed Southwest Florida lifestyle.
At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.