Social Worker - Assistant Director
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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 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Social Work median $79k (middle half $68k–$83k)269 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Florida | 309 active | 6,599 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 34% remote · 26% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida social worker listings (all specialties): 3% state a sign-on bonus · 6% offer loan repayment326 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,537 in the last 30 days | 1,436 the 30 days before (+77%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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