OPS HUMAN SERVICES COUNSELOR III, PORT CHARLOTTE, CHARLOTTE COUNTY 1

Requisition No: 647062 

Agency: Veterans Affairs

Working Title: OPS HUMAN SERVICES COUNSELOR III, PORT CHARLOTTE, CHARLOTTE COUNTY 1

Position Number: 50509576 

Salary:  $13.43 / HOURLY 

Posting Closing Date: 07/06/2022 

Requisition #647062 

ANTICIPATED VACANCY

OPS HUMAN SERVICES COUNSELOR III

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS

Douglas T. Jacobson State Veterans’ Nursing Home

Port Charlotte, Charlotte County

Non-Negotiable Hourly Rate: $13.43

Paid Bi-weekly

Position may be eligible for limited benefits.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be fluent in the English language: reading, writing, speaking
• Must have basic skills in the use of Microsoft Office Outlook and Word
• Successful completion of a Level II Background Screening and drug screen.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Formal Education
• Experience working in a Medical A/R; Medicaid/Medicare eligibility and insurance processes
• Knowledge of Health Insurance Authorizations & Eligibility & knowledge of Medicare A

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND EXPECTATIONS:

Works under the supervision of the Business Manager II.

Complete and submit Medicaid applications.

Provide knowledge of Medicaid benefits to families and residents.

Assist in the admissions process as needed.

Provide tours of the facility to prospective residents and families.

Assist with documentation gathering, faxing and copying.

Perform other duties as assigned.

This position is in the Other Personal Services (Temporary) System.

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.  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.