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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Social Worker - Boca Raton, FL.

The Social Worker will function as an integral member of an inter-professional healthcare team, providing services and supportive care at the Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center, located at the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing's Boca Raton and Davie campuses. Under the supervision of the Director of the Memory and Wellness Center and the Administration for Community Living Grant Project Manager, the social worker plans and coordinate direct services for individuals affected by dementia.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Conduct home visits to assess ongoing care coordination needs of individuals living alone with dementia, including unmet needs, social isolation, and home safety/risk.

• Maintain accurate, well-written documentation, progress notes, and required reports.

• Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with interprofessional team members using evidence-based interventions

• Identify existing or potential caregivers to support individuals living alone and facilitate enrollment into the REACH Community Coaching program.

• Attend grant project meetings with interprofessional team members to support coordination and integration of services.

• Identify and assist with development of new grant opportunities to ensure sustainability of services and supports.

• Assist in developing and distributing marketing materials, brochures, and flyers related to the Memory and Wellness Center and grant services.

• Share internal and external resources with community partners and families to support individuals with or at risk for dementia. Facilitate and expand family caregiver support groups.

• Provide educational lectures and presentations to patients, caregivers, and the broader community.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to evaluate and enhance program effectiveness.

• Stay current with best practices, policies, and resources relevant to dementia care and social work in a clinical setting.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.


Preferred Qualifications/Skills


Master's in Social Work

Salary:

$48,584.00 - $52,000.00 per year.

College or Department:

College of Nursing: Memory Wellness Center

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Application Deadline:

2025-08-25

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This position is funded with recurring grant funds with an expiration date on June 30, 2026. Renewal of funding is anticipated; however, not guaranteed.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover letter

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at accomodate@fau.edu. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.