Job Description

Requisition No: 793129

Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Working Title: HUMAN SERVICES COUNSELOR III - 67055519

Position Number: 67055519

Salary: $31,200.00 - $36,414.00

Posting Closing Date: 05/02/2023

AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

CENTRAL REGION - 67055519 - ORLANDO, FL

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

THIS IS A CAREER SERVICE POSITION

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities works in partnership with local communities to support people with developmental disabilities in living, learning, and working in their communities. APD provides critical services and supports for customers with developmental disabilities to reach their full potential. The Agency serves people with spina bifida, autism, Down syndrome, children ages 3-5 at high risk of developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy, Prader-Willi syndrome, Phelan-McDermid syndrome, and intellectual disabilities. There is no charge or co-payment for services provided through the Agency.

REQUIREMENTS:

Open Competitive opportunity- Any applicant who meets the minimum requirements of the position.

Must be proficient in the use of the Internet and Microsoft Office software programs.

Must have case management experience.

**NOTE: Applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile. Work history with month, year, and hours worked are required to qualify for this position. Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile. Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information.

DUTIES:

This is a responsible professional position of Human Services Counselor III, which involves providing support coordination to consumers with special needs, resulting from developmental disability. An employee in this position is responsible for maintaining orderly central records to include the following:

Prepare and complete IFS and Crisis Tool packets in a timely manner for individuals meeting the crisis criteria and gather any collateral information to support the request for crisis waiver enrollment. Completes waiver related paperwork following procedures, and the transfer of consumers to the Home and Community-Based Services Waiver.

Consults with individuals, families, and other state agencies to identify resources as well as finding and gaining access to natural supports and community resources. Advocates on behalf of the individuals and families. Coordinates and monitors the delivery of APD funded supports and services to ensure appropriate delivery of the service and the extent to which the service is meeting the individuals\' and families\' needs and expectations.

Maintain accurate information on the iConnect system for all consumers following closure protocols as required.

Creates and updates the support plan, Home and Community-Based Services form, and Annual Status Review on an annual basis for individuals on the wait list. Documents contacts and case management activities in central record. Reviews central record to ensure compliance with standards.

Other duties and projects as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to actively listen to others.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and other agencies.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

DIRECT DEPOSIT PROGRAM - As a condition of employment, a person appointed to a position in State government is required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program. Rather than receiving a paper paycheck, your funds will be deposited directly into your account at your financial institution. This will be accomplished by Electronic Funds Transfer. Banks, savings and loan associations, and credit unions are eligible to accept such deposits. Retirement funds are also required to be in the Direct Deposit Program.

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities that applicants for employment undergo Level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer.
No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the Level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Agency.
Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for Statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and Federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION INCLUDING FINGERPRINTING, PURSUANT TO S. 110.1127(1), FLORIDA STATUTES.

WE HIRE ONLY U.S. CITIZENS AND THOSE LAWFULLY AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE U.S. APD PARTICIPATES IN THE U.S. GOVERNMENT\'S EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION PROGRAM (E-VERIFY). E-VERIFY IS A PROGRAM THAT ELECTRONICALLY CONFIRMS AN EMPLOYEE\'S ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES AFTER COMPLETION OF THE EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION FORM (I-9).

ALL APPLICANTS SHOULD COMPLETE THE ON-LINE APPLICATION PROCESS. IF ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE CALL THE PEOPLE FIRST SERVICE CENTER AT 1-877-562-7287.

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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