HUMAN SERVICES COUNSELOR II - 64006557

Requisition No: 880847 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HUMAN SERVICES COUNSELOR II - 64006557

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64006557 

Salary:  $42,561.52 - $44,334.16 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 08/07/2026 

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HUMAN SERVICES COUNSELOR II

This is an internal promotional opportunity only. Only current DOH employees will be considered. 

The Human Services Counselor II is a professional position providing support and assistance to staff and pregnant women and families with newborns to optimize the home environment for their physical and mental well being. This is a child abuse/neglect prevention program. 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Attends community meetings and represents the program/division. Attends community events, representing the agency, passing out promotional items and educating the public on the Healthy Families Program. Researches upcoming community events and completes registrations for the Gold Medal Dads team, FES team & Safe Baby Programs. Ensures staff have the appropriate materials to promote their programs and the larger DOH. Collaborates with the Safe Baby Supervisor, Gold Medal Dads Supervisor, FES Supervisor, and the Program Manager to ensure adequate staffing patterns at community events. Participates as the Program lead on the JWB Fatherhood Collaborative. Volunteers regularly to assist in planning and implementing community fatherhood events sponsored by the collaboration. Works with supervisors to determine staff training needs and provides both group trainings and 1:1 training to promote staff development. Provides new staff orientation and organization training; frequency to be determined as needed.

As a Human Services Counselor II, you will provide support to North, Mid and South County Healthy Families teams to organize and implement parent groups, graduations, and other parent events. Attends all planning meetings and events as requested. Locates venues and cultivates relationships to obtain space donations. Recruits guest speakers, entertainment and other vendors for group events. Will provide specialized consultation about community resources and training for HFP staff for all staff on HFP's Core Parenting & Child Development curriculum. 

Acts as the Program FSI Coordinator. Attends FSI side door meetings weekly. Reviews all incoming request packets for completeness. Works collbaoratively with Program Supervisors, PMs, and FSS to obtain necessary documentation. Completes data entry into the FSI system. Meets with families as needed. Visits each Healthy Families location weekly to build and maintain relationships.

Researches and disseminates information on affordable rental housing both in the public and private sector. Networks with non profit agencies and housing authorities to obtain information timely. Assists staff in assisting program participants complete applications. Researches and disseminates information on educational, vocational and employment opportunities in both the public and private sector, as well as community events for families. Researches, collects and disseminates safety alerts and recalls relating to children’s products. Researches, collects and disseminates free or low-cost family centered activities within the community. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Demonstrates motivation to learn & apply knowledge of infant and child development, family development and family planning.

Effectively applies basic counseling skills with families such as developing rapport, establishing & maintaining effective supportive professional boundaries, using active listening & reflection & empowerment to support families in reaching their goals.

Ability to establish trusting relationships.

Accepting of individual differences, experience and humility to work with the multifaceted families and their dynamics, and willingness to engage in building reflective capacity.

Maintains dependable, punctual work schedule appropriate to the needs of the program.

Willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of families, which can include evenings and weekends. 

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Knowledge of basic computer software and ability to enter data in computer.

Has the skills and abilities to be an effective trainer.

Knowledgeable of the Healthy Families model and curriculum.

Possesses professional interpersonal skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or its equivalent, as mandated by the policies of Healthy Families Florida. 
• Valid driver's license and daily access to reliable personal transportation for home visiting purposes.
• Basic computer knowledge including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and Saturdays to meet the needs of program participants.
• At least two years experience working with children and/or families. 

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County: 12420 130th Ave N., Largo, Florida 33774

**Travel throughout Pinellas County is required for home visitor assessments.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• 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!

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process. 

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.  

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered. 

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country. 

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.