State of Florida · 1 day ago
SENIOR HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 67055967 APD/ DDDP CHATTAHOOCHEE, FL
Chattahoochee, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$45K/yr - $57K/yr
4+ years expThe State of Florida is seeking a Senior Human Services Program Specialist to join the Agency for Persons with Disabilities. This role involves providing social services to residents with developmental disabilities in a secure setting, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams, and managing eligibility processes for residents.
Government Administration
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Complete Data entry associated with RIMS program including adding new admits updating demographic information
Complete Data Entry Associated With IConnect To Include
Adding new residents as requested
Inputting new orders
Reviewing Eligibility information to report eligibility status of Residents
Facilitate all on campus hearings for DDDP and Pathways
Maintain the eligibility spreadsheet for 393. 11
Maintain contact with and assist 393.11 Support Coordinator and assist with obtaining Eligibility information, birth certificate, and Social Security cards for all 393.11 residents
Email Eligibility spreadsheet to Social Services Director monthly
Ensure all problems with obtaining eligibility Information is reported to the Social Services Counselor immediately
Serve as back up for Social Services Director and Support Coordinator vacancies and absences at DDDP and Pathways
Coordinates the discharge process including but not limited to completion of placement referrals and coordinating outside contacts
Assist in developing a new Social Services Audit Tool and Assist with completing chart audits with staff
Assist in attending Support Plan meetings to monitor the support plan process
Assist in providing new employee training and ongoing training Social Services Counselors on policies and procedures
Review and update the visitation spreadsheet in SharePoint, Schedule visitation for the residents of DDDP
Email information to required parties weekly
Assist in creating a Social Services Manual outlining Social Services Policy and procedures for use by Social Services Counselors at DDDP/ Pathways
May be assigned a caseload and assist in the development and implementation of psychosocial/developmental goals for clients to improve their social interaction skills
Manage shopping for residents
Maintain the role of advocate for both client and family
Assist them in legal matters such as guardianship, consent issues, etc
Attend competency and other court proceedings involving the client
Coordinate with regional forensic liaisons when residents are being returned to court for disposition of their case
Completes all required training
Maintain Crisis Management certification as required
Qualification
Required
A valid driver's license
Must have at least (4) years of professional experience with developmental disabilities, special education, mental health, counseling, guidance, social work, program planning, and health or rehabilitative programs. A bachelor's degree or higher may be considered for the required experience
Compassion for vulnerable and developmentally disabled individuals
Knowledge of theories and practices in counseling or social work
Knowledge of professional ethics relating to counseling or social work
Knowledge of interviewing techniques
Ability to provide counseling or social work services to others
Ability to coordinate a team approach to the rehabilitation process
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
Ability to actively listen to others
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
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 (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com ).
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Tuition waivers.
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave.
Company
State of Florida
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Chief Hospital Administrator (CEO) and Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
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