Social Work Services Program Consultant

State of Florida

Medical Foster Care Social Worker providing oversight of Tampa/Lakeland MFC Program and clinical interventions for children and families receiving care.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeTampa • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $40,320 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

pediatric social workmedical terminologycompliance standardsquality assurancedata managementcorrective action plansstaff trainingprogram evaluationassessmentsfoster care records

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillscollaborationproblem-solvingtraining and developmentliaison skillscommunity engagementreport preparationperformance monitoring

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficePowerPointExcelOutlookTeamselectronic health recordscomputer systems/applicationsMedicaid regulationscommunity resourcesDepartment of Children and Families

Certifications & Qualifications

bachelor's degree in social servicesvalid driver's license

Industry Keywords

foster caremedical foster parentschild welfarecommunity agencieshealthcare professionalsprogram standardsintakesplacementsdischargesrespite care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage daily referrals, intakes, placements, and discharges
Arrange assessments, staffing’s, and parent-child medical training
Ensure compliance with program standards, policies, and foster care records
Lead annual program reviews and implement corrective action plans
Provide ongoing training and educational opportunities for program staff
Support medical foster parents with Medicaid regulations, respite care, and community resources
Partner with the Department of Children and Families to coordinate placements and transitions
Recruit, train, and evaluate medical foster parents; oversee approvals and renewals
Serve as liaison with community agencies and healthcare professionals
Maintain accurate records for each child and parent
Drive quality assurance initiatives and monitor program performance
Prepare reports and manage program data.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Valid Driver’s License
Preference will be given to applicants with a bachelor’s degree or higher in the social services or related field preferred
Experience with PowerPoint, and Excel
Working knowledge of Florida Medicaid as it applies to children and youth, and Department of Children and Families as it relates to foster care
Experience in the use of technology, electronic health records including computer systems/applications (e.g. Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
Working knowledge of medical terminology as it relates to medical conditions, diagnosis and treatment plans
1-3 years of professional pediatric social work experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual and Sick Leave benefits: Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition waivers
And more!