HUMAN SERVICES COUNSELOR I

State of Florida

  • Clearwater, FL
  • $40,321 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
Requisition No: 859707Agency: Department of HealthWorking Title: HUMAN SERVICES COUNSELOR I - 64058511Pay Plan: Career ServicePosition Number: 64058511Salary: $40,320.80 AnnuallyPosting Closing Date: 09/09/2025Total Compensation EstimatorHuman Services Counselor I**Pending Position Vacancy on: September 12th**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.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Experience in Counseling techniques and strategies
  • 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.
Qualifications:Minimum-
  • Valid Florida Driver's License
  • Associates degree in a Social Services field
  • 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
Preferred-
  • 1 to 3 years of experience working with families
  • 1 to 3 years home visiting experience
  • 1 to 3 years case management experience
  • Bilingual with fluency in English and Spanish
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:St Petersburg Health Center: 205 Dr. Martin Luther King Street North, St Petersburg FL, 33701The 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 including:
  • 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
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  • Flexible Spending Accounts;
  • Tuition waivers;
  • And more!
For a more complete list of benefits, visit .Please be advised:Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.govIf 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 canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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.Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.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.

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