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River Garden Senior Services
Jacksonville, Florida

Social Worker - Assistant Director

Social WorkerFull-Time

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Job Description

Social Worker – Assistant Director

Join One of Northeast Florida's Premier Senior Care Communities

River Garden Hebrew Home, an award-winning, not-for-profit, five-star nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Jacksonville's beautiful Mandarin area, is seeking a dedicated Social Worker Professional (BSW or MSW) to help lead our Social Services Department within a premier long-term care and rehabilitation facility.

This leadership role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents and families while supporting a high-performing interdisciplinary team committed to providing exceptional care.

Qualifications

  • Current licensure as a Social Worker, MSW required
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in long-term care, skilled nursing, or post-acute care
  • Prior management or supervisory experience required
  • Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations related to long-term care social services
  • Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the leadership and daily operations of the Social Services Department
  • Conduct and oversee psychosocial assessments and care planning processes
  • Provide oversight of BIMS assessments and ensure compliance with assessment schedules
  • Coordinate and monitor PASRR screenings and documentation
  • Support and oversee completion of social service assessments and required resident documentation
  • Participate in the MDS process and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support regulatory compliance and quality outcomes
  • Investigate, document, and resolve resident and family grievances in a timely and professional manner
  • Provide counseling, advocacy, discharge planning, and support services to residents and families
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements and facility policies
  • Mentor and support Social Services staff while promoting a resident-centered culture

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Professional development and continuing education opportunities
  • Supportive team environment dedicated to excellence in resident care

If you are an experienced Social Worker looking growth potential who combines strong clinical knowledge with proven leadership ability, we invite you to join our team and help make a difference every day.

Apply today and become part of an organization where compassion, excellence, and resident-centered care are at the heart of everything we do.

To apply please visit rivergarden.org or email your resume or letter of interest in confidence to: humanresources@rivergarden.org.

Background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse is required for this position.

For additional information, please visit: info.flclearinghouse.com

River Garden Hebrew Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Social WorkStaff SupervisionPsychosocial AssessmentPASRR ScreeningGrievance Resolution

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 26% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedSocial Work median $79k (middle half $68k–$83k)269 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in Florida309 active6,599 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 34% remote · 26% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida social worker listings (all specialties): 3% state a sign-on bonus · 6% offer loan repayment326 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,537 in the last 30 days1,436 the 30 days before (+77%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Social Worker Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

27 jobs
12
<$90k
4
$90k-110k
4
$110k-130k
7
$130k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs
401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
40% this job
Sign-on bonus
24%
Loan repayment
8%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Medical Social Worker - Population Health (Full Time, Day)

NorthBay Health · Fairfield, California

$55.87-$67.96/hr
#2

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

LifeStance Health · Portland, Oregon

$123k-$141k
#3

Temporary Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C)

$65/hr
#4

Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C) - Full School Year

$65/hr
+ 30 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,532 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About River Garden Senior Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Jacksonville, Florida
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Professional Development

Living in Jacksonville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$270k
Typical market rent
$1,589/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Jacksonville, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.