Human Services Counselor II
State of Florida
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Ocala • Florida • United States
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Salary
💰 $34,760 - $41,794 per year
About the role
- This position is a grant funded position in the Healthy Start Program.
- Provide 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.
- Make home visits to facilitate risk assessment, follow-up on missed appointments, link clients with services and provide opportunity for client self-sufficiency.
- 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.
- Makes home visits to evaluate eligible high risk prenatal and infant client needs.
- Develop and complete a Family Support Plan if applicable, during these visits identifying structural, financial and personal barriers to getting needed health services.
- Counsel eligible, high-risk prenatal clients in the home setting on the importance of prenatal care, proper nutrition and risk factors while counseling parents of high-risk infants on the importance of regular health screening, growth and development, nutrition, immunization schedules and safety.
- Document services provided and maintain 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.
Requirements
- FL Drivers License
- Associate Degree and / or 3 years experience providing medical or social services to women or children, pursuant to Chapter 6 of Healthy Start Program Standards and Guidelines - 2019
- Willingness to physically come into the office and perform field work
- Experience in maternal and child health (preferred)
- Experience in case management (preferred)
- Experience working with community partners (preferred)
Benefits
- 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
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition waivers
- And more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
case managementrisk assessmentfamily support planningdocumentationreport preparation
Soft Skills
counselingcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingself-sufficiency promotion
Certifications
FL Drivers LicenseAssociate Degree