Job Details

Suncoast PACE, a Part of Empath Health, is seeking a Social Work Manager to join our team to provide comprehensive medical and social services that allow seniors to remain safe and independent in their communities.  You will make a direct impact on the lives of older adults and their families while helping shape the future of integrated senior care.

What is PACE?

• The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a unique care model designed to help older adults remain independent and safe in their own homes.
• Relationship-Based Care with Real Impact: Build lasting connections with participants, supporting their independence and mobility—this is a meaningful alternative to inpatient rehab or traditional outpatient care.
• Team-Driven, Preventive Focus: Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other clinicians in a true interdisciplinary care model focused on prevention and holistic well-being

Division Statement

Empath LIFE helps seniors aged 55+ remain safely at home and in the community — providing medical care, therapies, social support, and transportation with dignity and independence. As part of Empath Health, we combine a mission‑driven network with compassionate care to support every person’s Full Life.

What You’ll Do

• Supervises the social work team ensuring the proper and timely completion of social work assessments, 701B assessments, and Medicaid recertification per state and federal regulations, training and support of new social workers as well as facilitation of ongoing social work support and education.
• Is an active participant in the Interdisciplinary Team and attends IDT, and Plan of Care meetings. Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. Maintains regular attendance at, and participates in, Interdisciplinary Team meetings; communicates participant changes, collaborates on plan of care decisions and coordination for twenty-four (24) hour care delivery.
• Provides ongoing support, counsel, and education to participants and family regarding a variety of issues, including but not limited to the aging process, dementia, grief and loss, end of life, disease processes, difficult family dynamics and changing roles, PACE model and PACE health services.
• Ensures completion of all appropriate Advance Directives, including Healthcare Surrogate, Healthcare Proxy, and Do Not Resuscitate Orders, by Social Work Team members. Acts as a resource to other team members and day center staff regarding topics such as complex Mental Health issues, Substance Abuse, healthy boundaries, psychotherapy, dementia, difficult behaviors, and difficult personalities.
• Completes and ensures completion of documentation of clinical service, in participant’s medical records including initial assessments, reassessments, change of status, temporary or permanent placements, hospital admissions and discharges, home and nursing home visits and other significant events according to PACE documentation requirements.
• Serve as a chairperson or member of the required committees.

Why Join Empath Health?

• Earn Competitive Pay: Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.

• Benefits & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement with company match, plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.

• Industry-Leading PTO: 5+ weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life.

• Grow Your Career: CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.

• Make a Difference: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.

What You’ll Need

• Education: Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work required. Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Florida. Be legally authorized, currently licensed, registered or certified if applicable in the State of Florida. 
• Experience working on a multidisciplinary team in a hospital, nursing home or community-based setting is preferable. 2 years Managerial/Supervisory experience preferred.
• Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.
• At least one year’s experience working with the frail and elderly population.
• For field-based positions, employees must have reliable transportation which will enable them to perform tasks and responsibilities in a timely and appropriate fashion. Must provide proof of valid automobile insurance, a copy of which will be placed in the employee’s HR file.

What You’ll Find at Empath Health

Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.

Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida, including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support.

Full Life Care means caring for the whole person, body, mind, and spirit, with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life.