Human Services Case Manager

Pasco County • Dade City, FL

10h • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves professional social work in the County's Community Services Department, Human Services Division. THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Social Science or a related field OR an Associate degree and two (2) years' experience in the human services field.
• Must be able to type (no minimum speed requirement), and use calculator and telephone.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

• Computer/data entry experience is preferred.
• Experience working with people affected by opioid use disorder, substance use disorder, and/or experience working with housing support services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interviews social welfare applicants.
• Evaluates applicants' resources, including assets, income, employability, family status, and State or Federal assistance received.
• Makes recommendations for funding or denial of service based on established policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Counsels indigent and at risk citizens on how to deal with social, emotional, or financial problems within their own limitations.
• Encourages self-sufficiency and independence of social service programs when possible.
• Performs related work as required.

Benefits

• A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.
• All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency.
• During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
• Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level