Job description

Human Services Counselor

Requisition ID: 698429

Client: Dept of Children and Families - DCF - NER APS

FL-DCF-Live Oak-APS- HSC III

Location: 501 SE Demorest St.Live Oak, FL 32064

Duration: 12+ Months

M-F, 8-5PM, 8 hrs a day

DCF-Adult Protective Services - Human Services Counselor III position provides case management to vulnerable adults who meet income requirements.

MUST HAVE ASSOCIATES DEGREE

DCF-Adult Protective Services - Human Services Counselor III position provides case management to vulnerable adults who meet income requirements. The counselor also provides Protective Supervision to the same population without regard to income

TRAVEL: 50%, DCF will reimburse mileage directly

AREA OF TRAVEL: Counties: Columbia, Union, Suwannee, Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Taylor and Baker.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Performs scheduled service visits and contacts to complete or update care plans, assess or reassess service needs, and to define or redefine service goals, in accordance with programmatic policies and guidelines. Attends court hearings, as scheduled. Interviews new applicants and evaluates them for services. Provides and/or arranges services, as needed through the case management process. Coordinates services for clients with other appropriate agencies and resources.
• Completes and processes required paperwork related to the opening, closing. updating, and provision of services to clients; including CIS, HCDA, OSS, CCDA, court documents, and other program-related forms. Maintains case records according to program policies, including documentation of activities. Compiles and submits productivity reports, as required. Completes and submits mileage and leave/attendance forms, as required. Maintains community resource information.
• Responds to telephone inquiries and requests for assistance, providing information, referral, counseling, and arranging appointments. Contacts community resources to identify and develop sources of assistance.

SKILLS NEEDED:

• Must possess a valid State of Florida Driver's License
• Knowledge of theories in counseling or social work, how to operate a personal computer, professional ethics relating to counseling or social work, interviewing techniques, ability to provide counseling or social services, coordinate a team approach to the rehabilitation process, coordinate service delivery with a variety of community agencies located within the county.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $16.24 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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