Job Description

Requisition No: 860813


Agency: Department of Health


Working Title: HUMAN SERVICES COUNSELOR III - 64007179


Pay Plan: Career Service


Position Number: 64007179


Salary: $34,759.92 - $36,887.76 Annually


Posting Closing Date: 09/22/2025

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$34,759.92 - $36,887.76 Annual Salary

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a highly accountable position responsible for providing ongoing services to Healthy Start clients in Wakulla County under the direction of the Wakulla County Healthy Start Program Manager. The Healthy Start program is a home visiting program serving pregnant women, postpartum women, and infants from birth up until age three. This position will also provide services with Coordinated Intake and Referral (CI&R) as needed. Incumbents must meet requirements set forth by the Capital Area Health Start Coalition. Wakulla County Coordinated Intake and Referral (CI&R) program. The CI&R program provides telephonic services to pregnant women, postpartum women, and infants and their families where risks and needs are identified, and referrals are provided as needed. This position requires travel and is responsible for the integrity and security of data sets under his or her control. Uses knowledge of quality improvement (QI) methods and processes to work with other staff to help identify opportunities for improvement and develop a culture of quality within DOH Wakulla; assists in improvement projects, as assigned.


Provide initial and ongoing Healthy Start services to Wakulla County Healthy Start clients using a home visiting model. Individualized services include providing pregnancy health education, parenting education, stress management support, nutrition education, breastfeeding education and support, smoking cessation, interconceptional care education, developmental screenings, screenings for other risks, and referrals to other agencies as needed. Provide initial intakes with clients referred to the CI&R program. Document all services in the designed client services database(s). Refer clients to alternative community resources appropriate to clients' needs. Implement and coordinate parent support groups with focus of educating on newborn baby care, breastfeeding, and other prenatal and postnatal topics. Represent our agency and program area at community events and outreach activities to enhance community awareness and education. Develop relationships with community partners and resources within the community. Establish and maintain contact with community agencies. Attend Healthy Start meetings and monthly staff meetings as required by supervisor. Familiarize and follow the Connect Protocols and Healthy Start Standards and Guidelines. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of community resources and networking within the community. Ability to organize assignments and work independently. Ability to establish and maintain relationships with clients while interpreting their needs. Ability to clearly communicate while interviewing. Ability to document in web-based health management system. Ability to discuss sensitive maternal and child topics. Ability to follow contract and program guidelines. Ability to meet time sensitive deadlines.

Qualificactions:

Minimum - Valid Florida Driver's License Required, Knowledge and ability to discuss sensitive maternal and child topics with mothers and families, Ability to work before, during, and or/beyond normal work hours, including evenings and weekends as needed to meet with clients and participate in outreach activities. Applicants must meet one or more of the following educational requirements:



a.) Minimum of a four-year college degree in social sciences; a health-related field such as nursing, health education, health planning, or health care administration; social work; or



b.) Associate degree and licensure as a Registered Nurse with three years of public health/maternal-child health experience or licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse with four years of public health/maternal child health experience; or



c.)Two years of college with three years of public health/maternal-child health experience



Preferred - 2 or more years of experience professionally working with youth and/or families, experience teaching or educating individuals, bilingual 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:

Wakulla County Health Department, 48 Oak Street, Crawfordville, FL 32327

The 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

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

Flexible Spending Accounts; Tuition waivers; And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

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.gov



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 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 here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.