HUMAN SERVICES COUNSELOR II - 64051304

Requisition No: 828104 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HUMAN SERVICES COUNSELOR II - 64051304

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64051304 

Salary:  $32,760.00 - $37,674.00 

Posting Closing Date: 05/05/2024 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position is a grant funded position in the Healthy Start Program.  This is an independent professional Human Services Counselor II providing care coordination to the Healthy Start Program with the responsibility of decreasing structural, financial and personal barriers to achieve needed health services for eligible high-risk prenatal and infant clients. This position will make home visits to facilitate risk assessment, follow-up on missed appointments, link clients with services and provide opportunity for client self-sufficiency. This position works closely with department heads of other agencies in the community and with supervisors within the Marion County Health Department to coordinate the activities of this program. Works under the direct supervision of the Senior Human Services Counselor Administrator – SES.

A valid driver’s license and an automobile are required for this position, this position requires travel.

Must be willing to represent Healthy Start during community health fairs and/or community events which may take place on occasional weekends. Candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas:  Social Sciences, Social Work, Health-related fields such as Nursing, Health Education, Health Planning, Health Care Administration, OR an Associate’s degree with 3 years of public health/maternal-child health experience.  Case management and/or Healthy Start experience preferred.

Makes home visits to evaluate eligible high risk prenatal and infant client needs. Develops and completes a Family Support Plan if applicable, during these visits identifying structural, financial and personal barriers to getting needed health services.  Links clients with services in the community.  Educates eligible, high-risk prenatal in the home setting on the importance of prenatal care, proper nutrition and risk factors while educating parents of high-risk infants on the importance of regular health screening, growth and development, nutrition, immunization schedules and safety.

Documents services provided and maintains records and reports of services rendered within 72 hours.

Works closely with Marion County Health Department clinics, private health care providers and other community agencies in assuring clients medical/social needs are met.

Implements group educational services to high-risk prenatal and infant clients within the Healthy Start program guidelines.

Prepares and submits reports to meet local, district and state requirements. 

Maintains professional knowledge and skills by attending staff meetings, workshops, seminars and other professional training programs

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of assessments, interviewing and education theories and techniques
• Ability to collect and document information in a timely manner in computer data management systems
• Ability to communicate and interview effectively
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to provide education in a group setting
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work activities
• Ability to work independently

Qualifications:

Minimum –

Associates's Degree And/or  least 3 years providing medical or social services to wormen or children, pursuant to Chapter 6 of Health Start Program 3-2019.

A valid driver’s license

Preferred -  

Bilingual in English/Spansih

Experience in Case Management

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 – Marion County

1801 SE 32nd Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471

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, including monthly costs, 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.

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.

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

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.