HOPE NAVIGATOR I

State of Florida

  • Sarasota, FL
  • $18.90 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
Requisition No: 860029Agency: Children and FamiliesWorking Title: HOPE NAVIGATOR I - 60057844Pay Plan: Career ServicePosition Number: 60057844Salary: $1,512.34 bi-weekly/ $18.90 hourly/$39,320.84 annuallyPosting Closing Date: 09/05/2025Total Compensation EstimatorHope Navigator IDepartment of Children and Families$1,512.34 bi-weekly/ $18.90 hourly/$39,320.84 annuallySarasota, FLOpen CompetitiveThis posting will be used to fill position vacancies in OPS and Career Service.Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy.What you will do:Hope Florida Is A Pathway To Prosperity, and in this rewarding position as a Hope Navigator you will guide Floridians to prosperity by identifying goals and barriers, referring local, community-based partners, and give one on one support to develop a plan to achieve economic-self sufficiency.How you will make an impact:
  • Receive calls from the Hope Line, acting as a navigator for customers regarding available programs and optional methods of attaining resources to meet the customer's goals.
  • Conduct a person-centered, critical needs assessment to identify the customer's critical needs, formulate an appropriate list of referrals to partners that can assist the customer with services to meet their needs.
  • Document all pertinent information and ensure that all appropriate forms are completed and uploaded into the program data tracking system accurately and timely.
  • Provide follow-up and monitor connections to service delivery. Prepare correspondence, case notes, narratives, technical reports, notifications, and related documents using computer-based applications.
  • Assist customers in identifying and applying for appropriate benefits and services, provide referrals to other state agencies and other resources to support individuals and families.
  • Participating in team meetings, community activities, outreach events, emergency or natural disaster response efforts, and other team efforts as required
  • Build and maintain relationships with respect, trust, sensitivity and confidentiality to customer, coworkers and community stakeholders and partners.
  • Actively participate in ongoing cross-program training and team meetings.
Qualifications:
  • Two years of experience in customer service or case management in a social service's setting. Or an associate's degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Knowledge and proficiency in the use of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Power Point Share Point) and other required computer software applications.
  • Valid Driver's License.
  • One year of case management experience is preferred.
Additional Information/Requirements:
  • The normal work schedule is 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday.
  • Incumbents are expected to work during emergency situations or natural disasters and may be required to work before, during and beyond normal work hours/days.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of customer service skills; ability to conduct fact-finding research; utilize problem-solving techniques; ability to use computer and software required; understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to job related activities; plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; manage time and communicate effectively; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.
  • Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
  • Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
  • Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
  • It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.
  • If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.
Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: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.For a more complete list of benefits, visit .Growth Opportunities:With 12,000 employees across the state DCF promotes opportunities and training for all. Our jobs are among the most challenging, complex, and difficult in State government. They are also among the most rewarding. All employees are encouraged to take advantage of available Department opportunities for advancement and professional development.Where you will work:Florida is the only state that borders both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. In other words, no matter where you land in Florida, you're never And if the beach isn't your scene, there are 175 state parks to explore! Meanwhile, Floridians hail from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, and walks of life, making it an incredibly diverse melting pot that many residents and visitors to Florida love. The Sunshine State is a great place to live and work - Come join our team!About Department of Children and Families:Mission: The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.Vision: We are a highly skilled workforce committed to empowering people with complex and varied needs to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their families. In collaboration with community stakeholders, we will deliver world class and continuously improving service focused on providing the people we serve with the level and quality that we would demand and expect for our own families.Values: A workforce that operates with integrity maintains loyalty to a code of ethics that requires the courage to take responsibility for providing the highest quality of service to the vulnerable. We are a solutions-focused learning organization built on a foundation of transparency in action and accountability of results. Both within the organization and among our stakeholders, we thrive in a culture of respect for diversity of opinion that is nurtured through open communication. High performing and committed, we are unified in our goal of excellence in achieving quality outcomes for those we serve.To learn more please visit .
  • If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.
  • The position will perform all job tasks in accordance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and requirements applicable to state and federal laws or procedures.
We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.Participation in the State of Florida Direct Deposit Program is required as a condition of employment per F.S. 110.113, and enrollment must be completed within the first 30 calendar days of your appointment.SELECTIVE SERVICE: 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) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the SSS website: .BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT: It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. 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.The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.Location:SARASOTA, FL, US, 34236 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34231 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34232 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34233 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34234 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34237 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34239 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34240 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34241 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34243 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34285

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