HUMAN SERVICES COUNSELOR III - 64045698

State of Florida • Clearwater, FL

1d • $45,060 • Onsite

About The Position

HUMAN SERVICES COUNSELOR III

Your Specific Responsibilities:

· Establish a trusting relationship with culturally diverse families by initiating and maintaining regular client contact.

· Provide Case Management to pregnant women and infants referred to the Healthy Start Program.

· Provide face to face contact with clients either in the OB provider’s office or in the client’s residence.

· Provide Parenting Education one on one with clients.

· Provide Breastfeeding Education and Tobacco Cessation Education to individual clients.

· Document all client contact information in the web-based computer application known as the Well Family System

· Provide referrals to community resources to supplement Healthy Start services.

Requirements

• Fluency in English and Spanish
• Experience working with pregnant women and children.
• Problem solving skills related to advancing client self-sufficiency.
• Ability to work well with others as a team.
• Computer skills: competency and experience.
• Experience in interviewing and assessing to determine the needs of the client.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Valid Florida Driver's License
• Minimum of four-year college degree in one of the following areas; Social Sciences; a health-related field such as Nursing, Health Education, Health Planning, or Health Care Administration; or Social Work as required by FL Healthy Start Standards and Guidelines (Chapter 6-2)
• Bilingual with fluency in English and Spanish
• At least 1 year experience working with high-risk pregnant women and/or families
• Must have reliable and dependable transportation every day for home visitation purposes

Nice To Haves

• 1 to 3 years of experience working with families
• 1 to 3 years home visiting experience
• 1 to 3 years case management experience

Responsibilities

• Establish a trusting relationship with culturally diverse families by initiating and maintaining regular client contact.
• Provide Case Management to pregnant women and infants referred to the Healthy Start Program.
• Provide face to face contact with clients either in the OB provider’s office or in the client’s residence.
• Provide Parenting Education one on one with clients.
• Provide Breastfeeding Education and Tobacco Cessation Education to individual clients.
• Document all client contact information in the web-based computer application known as the Well Family System
• Provide referrals to community resources to supplement Healthy Start services.

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: Mid Level