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Avante at Boca Raton -

Social Services Director Needed!! – Join Avante Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center!

Do you enjoy working with the elderly? Are you passionate about helping others? Let Avante Group, Inc be your new work family!

Avante at Boca Raton Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center  is seeking a Social Services Director to act as a liaison and representative of the residents’ social interests and to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the Social Services Department in accordance with current federal and state standards governing the facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator to ensure that the medically related psycho-social needs of the residents are met and maintained on an individual basis.

Why Avante?

At Avante, we believe in providing the highest quality of care to our residents while fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment for our team.

Benefits You’ll Love :

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Insurance Coverage  (Medical, Dental, Vision and more!)

Strong Retirement Plan  for Your Future

Paid Time Off & Holidays  to Recharge

Tuition Reimbursement  – Invest in Your Education

Health & Wellness Programs  to Keep You Feeling Your Best

Employee Recognition Programs  – Win prizes & an annual cruise!

A Collaborative Work Environment  – We value your voice! (Employee surveys, check-ins, & town halls)

Advancement Opportunities  – Grow Your Career with Us!

What we are looking for :

• Positive attitude toward the elderly.
• Must be a team player.
• Must have the ability to work with all levels of management.
• Must have strong problem-solving skills.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Outlook, Excel and Word.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or in Human Services but not limited to Sociology, Psychology or Rehabilitation Counseling.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Long Term Care.
• At least 1 year of supervised Social Work experience in a Health Care setting, preferably a LTC setting, working directly with individuals.

If you are passionate about patient care and a rewarding work environment, Don’t Hesitate- Apply Today!

Avante provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, Veterans' status, national origin, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender, genetic information or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal requirements, Avante complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Avante expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, Veterans' status or any other category protected by law. Improper interference with the ability of Avante's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including, discharge.