OPS HUMAN SERVICES COUNSELOR I - 64945038

State of Florida•Yulee, FL

9d•$17 - $18

About The Position

Your Specific Responsibilities:• Participate in community outreach events and parenting groups as needed and identified.• Complete intake assessments and make referrals to home visitation programs and community resources.• Complete services via phone or in person as needed and identified.• Establish and maintain ongoing partnerships local community organizations and OBGYN offices.• Provide support to team members as needed and identified. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:• Knowledge of Nassau County and surrounding areas community resources.• Knowledge of topics surrounding parenting, childbirth, breastfeeding, smoking cessation, and postpartum depression prevention curriculum.• Ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office suite and electronic health systems.• Ability to collaborate with team members and program.• Ability to recognize warning signs of child abuse and neglect.• Ability to be empathetic to various socioemotional needs.• Ability to utilize skills to adequately communicate via technological databases.• Ability to complete assessments in person.• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing quality customer and personal services. Qualifications:Minimum: • High School Education • Experience in social service-related field • Proficient in technical databases such as Microsoft word, excel, etc. Preferred:• Some college.• Experience working with Maternal Child Health population. Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values: Mission:To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.Vision:To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.Values:I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement. Where You Will Work:Fernandina Beach, Yulee and Callahan

Requirements

Knowledge of Nassau County and surrounding areas community resources.
Knowledge of topics surrounding parenting, childbirth, breastfeeding, smoking cessation, and postpartum depression prevention curriculum.
Ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office suite and electronic health systems.
Ability to collaborate with team members and program.
Ability to recognize warning signs of child abuse and neglect.
Ability to be empathetic to various socioemotional needs.
Ability to utilize skills to adequately communicate via technological databases.
Ability to complete assessments in person.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing quality customer and personal services.
High School Education
Experience in social service-related field
Proficient in technical databases such as Microsoft word, excel, etc.

Nice To Haves

Some college.
Experience working with Maternal Child Health population.

Responsibilities

Participate in community outreach events and parenting groups as needed and identified.
Complete intake assessments and make referrals to home visitation programs and community resources.
Complete services via phone or in person as needed and identified.
Establish and maintain ongoing partnerships local community organizations and OBGYN offices.
Provide support to team members as needed and identified.

Benefits

State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)

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