Human Services Counselor Iii

Overview

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Requisition No: 868634

Agency:
Children and Families

Working Title:

HUMAN SERVICES COUNSELOR III -

Working Title:

Human Services Counselor III

Human Services Counselor III

Department of Children and Families

Miami, Fl.

Open Competitive

This posting will be used to fill position vacancies in Career Service.

Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy.

Description:

This is a professional position providing confidential case management/guidance to vulnerable adults in the following service programs:
1) Protective Intervention (PI) – a) Placement, b) Supportive Services, c) Short Term Case Management;
2) Protective Supervision (PS);
3) Home care for the Disabled Adult (HCDA);
4) Community Care for Disabled Adults (CCDA).

• Prepares and maintains detailed client assessments and service plans for each client and records/documentation in accordance with department and program policies and procedures.
• Provides or arranges for all services identified in the service plan, ensuring the client is in the least restrictive residential setting when possible.
• Visits clients regularly, documents observations, revisits assessments and service plans as necessary, and monitors the provision of services.
• Meets with clients, caregivers, and/or significant others to provide guidance on available services, adjustment problems, and/or major changes/transitions in life situations.
• Assesses the need for emergency intervention and/or ongoing services for all victims in accordance with policies and operating procedures.
• Arranges and participates in all staffing for clients.
• The position may be specialized in one or more functions: CCDA, HCDA, and PS tasks as described in the original posting, including eligibility verification, documentation, and case activity tracking.

• Knowledge of theories and practices in counseling or social work.
• Knowledge of professional ethics related to counseling or social work.
• Knowledge of interviewing techniques and the ability to provide counseling or social work services.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system and court process;
  Victims' Assistance Programs;
  Florida Statutes related to victims' rights.
• Ability to coordinate a team approach to rehabilitation, plan and organize work assignments, actively listen, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others and to utilize computer systems in a paperless environment.
• Demonstrates tact, patience, and courtesy when working with vulnerable adults; maintains a calm, professional demeanor in emergencies.
• Independent judgment and initiative to complete field assignments; includes typing and time management skills.

• Associate’s degree or minimum of 60 semester hours and two years of professional experience in education, mental health, counseling, guidance, social work, health or rehabilitative programs; professional experience as described may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
• Must travel to clients' homes or facilities to complete casework; may drive to multiple locations; driving may occur intermittently for up to 8 hours per day or longer in some cases. Physical tasks include extensive use of the telephone, writing, typing, lifting and carrying file folders, walking, stairs, and use of a personal computer. Ergonomic chairs/workstations are available.
• All Human Service Counselor III employees are considered essential personnel and are expected to report to work during emergencies or natural disasters. Must be able to work non-traditional hours, including nights and/or weekends.
• Must have a valid driving license, vehicle registration, and appropriate automobile insurance. Incumbents may receive a Vehicle Insurance allowance and may use a personal vehicle for field investigations.

• This position is not eligible for remote work or “hoteling.”
• Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.
• Include supervisor names…