Social Service Associate

Valencia Hills Center for Rehabilitation & Healing

Make an impact. Build connections. Love where you work. At Valencia Hills Center for Rehabilitation and Healing, you’ll find a team that celebrates your strengths, where your work truly makes a difference every day. We’re passionate about creating a supportive, positive environment—not only for our residents, but for the people who care for them. As proud partners of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, our team members also have the opportunity to join the spirited KARE KREWE of Valencia Hills—bringing big-team energy and community spirit to everything we do.

If you are looking to join a caring and supportive team, we would love to meet you!

We are conveniently located at 1350 Sleepy Hill Rd, Lakeland, FL.

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance – family plan options available
• Shift Differentials – nurses earn up to $2 more on nights and weekends
• Generous PTO, Holiday and Sick time – we value work/life balance
• 401k, Life Insurance and Disability Coverage – peace of mind for you and your family
• Direct Deposit & Cash Advance up to 50% of Daily Pay – get paid when YOU want
• Wonderschool Concierge Services – childcare made simple
• Uniforms & Employee Perks Program – we’ve got you covered
• 24/7 Telehealth Benefit with Doctegrity – access to medical care and mental health support when you need it most

The primary purpose of your job position is to assist in planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the overall operation of our Solaris Health Care’s Social Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Director of Social Services and/or Administrator, to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis.

• Administrative Functions
  • Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the social service programs of this Solaris Health Care.
  • Assist in the development, administering, and coordinating of department policies and procedures.
  • Keep abreast of current social service-related federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards, and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to the Social Services Director or Administrator.
  • Review department policies and procedures, at least annually, and participate in making recommended changes.
  • Be able to identify medically related social and emotional needs of the resident. Participate in discharge planning, resident assessments, and development and implementation of social service care plans.
  • Interview resident/families to obtain social history information.
  • Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submitting such to the Director as required.
  • Involve the resident/family in planning social service programs when possible.
  • Assist in arranging transportation to other facilities when necessary.
  • Refer resident/families to appropriate social service agencies when Solaris Health Care does not provide the services or needs of the resident.
  • Provide information to resident/families re:
    Medicare/Medicaid, and other financial assistance programs available to the resident. Provide consultation to members of our staff, community agencies, etc., in an effort to develop social service programs that will solve the needs and problems of residents.
  • Assist in the review and updating of departmental job descriptions at least annually.
  • In the absence of the Director assume the authority, responsibility, and accountability of directing the social service department.
  • Maintain a quality working relationship with medical professionals and other health related facilities and organizations.
  • Coordinate social service activities with other departments as necessary.
  • Work with Solaris Health Care’s consultants as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.
  • Make written and oral reports/recommendations as necessary to the Director concerning the operation…