HUMAN SERVICES COUNSELOR II - 64004283

State of Florida • Ocala, FL

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About The Position

This position is a grant funded position in the Healthy Start Program. This is an independent professional Human Services Counselor II providing 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. This position will make home visits to facilitate risk assessment, follow-up on missed appointments, link clients with services and provide opportunity for client self-sufficiency. This position 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. Develops and completes a Family Support Plan if applicable, during these visits identifying structural, financial and personal barriers to getting needed health services. Links clients with services in the community. Counsels 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.

Documents services provided and maintains 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

• Knowledge with case management experience
• Knowledge of Healthy Start
• Knowledge of assessments, interviewing and education theories and techniques
• Ability to collect and document information in a timely manner in computer data management systems
• Ability to communicate and interview effectively
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to provide education in a group setting
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work activities
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to represent Healthy Start during community health fairs and/or community events which may take place on occasional weekends.
• Ability to communicate with our Spanish Speaking clients.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience in maternal and child health
• Experience in case management
• Experience working with community partners

Responsibilities

• Make 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.
• Link clients with services in the community.
• 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 maintains records and reports of services rendered within 72 hours.
• Work closely with Marion County Health Department clinics, private health care providers and other community agencies in assuring clients medical/social needs are met.
• Implement group educational services to high-risk prenatal and infant clients within the Healthy Start program guidelines.
• Prepare and submit reports to meet local, district and state requirements.
• Maintain professional knowledge and skills by attending staff meetings, workshops, seminars and other professional training programs
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Represent Healthy Start during community health fairs and/or community events which may take place on occasional weekends.

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;

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees