SENIOR HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM SPEC OPS - 60957136

State of Florida • Gainesville, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a highly responsible and professional position serving as the Senior Human Services Program Spec/PEER SPECIALIST OPS within the Continuity of Care Unit. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across all sections within the program office. This role requires the use of independent judgment, a proactive approach to responsibilities, and exceptional attention to detail. If you are driven, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year experience working professionally, such as volunteering, in a mental health setting, as an advocate or non-certified peer specialist.
• Willing to obtain National Certified Peer Specialist (NCPS) or Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (CRPS) certification through the Florida Certification Board within one year of employment. Applicants are expected to understand the certification requirements.
• Knowledge of social, economic, rehabilitation or health care service objectives.
• Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.
• Ability to develop manuals, policies, procedures, standards and rules.
• Ability to develop methods for monitoring and evaluating quality of service and compliance with rules, policies and statutes.
• Ability to review and evaluate plans and programs.
• Ability to identify improvements and adjustments needed to insure program effectiveness and efficiency.
• Ability to establish and maintain liaison with other agencies.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.
• Work History - entered with the most recent/current listed first: Any and all State of Florida jobs, Any and all Florida University jobs, All periods of employment, Periods of unemployment, Gaps 3 months or more, Education, Volunteer Experience.
• Include supervisor names and phone numbers including current place of employment.
• Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed – you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
• If claiming Right to First Interview, candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions.
• Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.
• All selected male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS).
• Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in health, social, economic, or rehabilitative programs, health care or hospital administration or planning.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with orientation and adjustment upon admission to North Florida Evaluation & Treatment Center.
• Assist persons in the development of their own plans of growth and development i.e. utilizing the Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP).
• Provide individual support by listening and also sharing personal lived experiences when appropriate.
• Provide recovery education and support to individuals throughout their recovery and goal-oriented journeys.
• Actively identify and support linkages to community resources and trainings: educational, vocational, social, cultural, mutual self-help groups, etc., that supports the persons chosen goals and interests.
• Maintain contact by phone and/or in person with individuals released to less restrictive environment like a civil hospital or community setting to provide intentional support services if or as needed.
• Assist individuals served and their families in identifying their needs and communicate those needs to the program director.
• Provide written referrals for additional services as needed to assist individuals in meeting their established goals.
• Assist individuals served to develop problem-solving skills so that they can respond to challenges that may arise in their recovery process.
• Encourage individuals served to regularly attend and actively participate in groups offered through the Therapeutic Activities Program (TAP).
• Promote the development of self-efficacy through role-modeling strength-based recovery.
• Assist individuals in discovering their self-worth through successful experiences, so they can find meaning, purpose and social connections in their own lives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED