Salary: $20.48 - $28.67 Hourly
Location : Bradenton, FL
Job Type: Full-Time (Hourly)
Job Number: 24-00390
Department: COMMUNITY & VETERANS SERVICES
Opening Date: 06/12/2024
Closing Date: 6/26/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
General Information
Work Location: 1112 Manatee Ave., W, Bradenton, Florida 34205
Work Hours : Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Employees in this class perform professional tasks associated with social work and contract management activities in a variety of Aging Services Programs. Employees will work interdependently with community service provider agencies and customers to coordinate programs that help customers remain independent, and that ensure that provider agencies comply with state and federal regulations.
Working Conditions
Indoor/ Office environment; high noise environment while performing certain responsibilities. Lifting equipment up to 50 lbs. alone; up to 75 lbs. with assistance.
Job Description
Essential Functions
These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omissions of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.
Assists in conducting programmatic reviews of case files in order to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and guidelines for which the County Commission acts as grantee.
Assists in interpreting federal and state regulations and guidelines on programmatic grant recipients for whom the County Commission acts as grantee.
Processes payments to customers based on receipts in the monthly home care to the elderly program.
Acts in a contract manager roll when assessing compliance of service providers that have entered into agreements with the County Commission to provide Aging Services to the people of Manatee County.
Pre-Screens referrals by telephone to determine initial eligibility.
May conduct full assessment in client's home to determine final eligibility.
Arranges and coordinates appropriate services for clients.
Maintains appropriate client case files.
Maintains contact with client in the home at a minimum of once every six (6) months, with more frequent when needed.
Prepares monthly reports as needed.
Maintains a case load which consists of review, assessments, referrals and follow-up.
Attends and participates in all staff meetings, in-services, training and inter-agency meetings.
Acts to assure that service is being provided to clients in an appropriate and adequate manner.
Will assist in training new Case Manager I and/or case Manager II employees.
Performs other related work (including weather or other extreme emergency duties) as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in social work or related to area of assignment, i.e., social welfare, psychology, sociology, counseling, gerontology, etc.
Valid driver's license with valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire.
More
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of social work principles, practices and procedures.
Knowledge of the social service delivery system in the County and State.
Ability to work with assigned special needs clients.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County staff, related agency staff, clients and the general public.
Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner.
Skill in conducting interviews to elicit critical program data.
Strong working knowledge of computer Windows systems and associated software.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and communicate same in reports.
Strong ability to apply known skills and knowledge to meet challenges and adapt to unusual situations.
Veterans Preference
In accordance with Florida Statute 295.07, F.S., Chapter 55A-7, priority consideration in employment will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of disabled veterans. Applicants claiming preference must provide a DD Form 214 or other acceptable documentation with their application. We are committed to honoring the service and sacrifices of our veterans and their families.
EEO/ADA Statement
Manatee County Government is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at 941-748-4501 x 3865.
Drug-Free Workplace
Manatee County Government is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.
Emergency Response/Recovery Activities
All employees may be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
Full Time Positions
Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

• ComPsych- offers all employees and their family members with emotional, financial, legal, and work/life balance support.
• LAMP counselors available for personal support including emotional, substance abuse, marital, and financial issues.
• Five (5) free visits annually for employees and covered family members.

Wellbeing Benefits:

• Wellness/Health Coaches (5 Free per year)
• On-site Fitness Centers for you and your dependents with 24/7 access
• Personal Training (5 Free per year)
• Pharmacy Technician
• Group Fitness Classes
• Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy Management
• Diabetes Care Program
• Registered Dietician (5 Free per year)
• Massages with licensed therapist (small copay)

Miscellaneous Benefits:

• Workers' Compensation
• Training/Seminars
• Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladders
• Government employee discounts at many retailers and attractions
• Access to Manatee County Library Services (books, digital services, tools, museum passes).

Paid Time Off:

• 12 Paid Holidays including New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
• Three (3) Personal Holidays
• Personal Sick Leave
• Family Sick Leave
• Sick Leave Bank (Donated Hours)
• Professional Medical Appointment Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave
• Military Training Leave
• FMLA

Vacation Award: Applies to employees regulary sceduled to work 8 hours per day/40 hours per week.
Years of Service Vacation Days
0-5 16.25 days
6-10 19.50 days
11 22.75 days

• Earn an additional day of vacation every six (6) consecutive months of no sick leave.

Insurance:

• Award-winning Health Plan with deductibles as low as $0.
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Prescription Insurance
• Life Insurance (6 times salary at low cost)
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance

Retirement:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) with Pension Plan and Investment Plan options.
• 457b Tax Deferred and ROTH account options through Voya.
• FRS Webinars
• Free financial guidance with licensed, non-commissioned financial planner

Career Wellness:

• Professional Leadership Programs
• Instructor-Led and eLearning Training
• Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladders
• Career Counseling
• Toastmasters
• Networking Membership (Manatee Chamber of Commerce, Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance)
• Employee Recognition Programs with monetary and time-off awards

Education Benefits:

• Tuition Reimbursement eligible after six (6) months of service, including GED reimbursement.
• Continuing Education support through Training/Seminars and Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladder.
• Public Safety Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Flexible Spending Account:

• Options for Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts providing pre-tax savings.

Permanent Part Time - Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
•ComPsych - offers all employees and their family members with emotional, financial, legal, and work/life balance support.
•LAMP counselors available for personal support including emotional, substance abuse, marital, and financial issues.
Miscellaneous Benefits:
•Workers' Compensation
•Training/Seminars
•Fitness Center Access for employee only
•FRS options
•Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladders
•Government employee discounts at many retailers and attractions
•Access to Manatee County Library Services (books, digital services, tools, museum passes).
Paid Time Off:
•12 Paid Holidays including New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
•Three (3) Personal Holidays
•Paid Time Off and Leaves of Absence are based on an 8 hrs./day 80/hrs.
per pay-period basis, any work schedule less that this will be earned on
a pro-rated basis
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VERY IMPORTANT - When answering supplemental questions about experience, education or certification, please be sure the information is reflected in the Education, Work Experience and Certificates and Licenses sections of your application.
Must include Monthly Salary, Name of Employer, Location, Phone Number and Duties for each employer in Work Experience.
Note: "See Resume" is not acceptable.
Identify all gaps not related to medical reasons.

• I acknowledge the above statement

02

If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, please check category of eligibility

• A disabled veteran who is eligible for receiving compensation under public law administered by Department of Veteran's Affairs and Department of Defense
• The spouse of a veteran who cannot qualify for employment because of total and permanent service-connected disability, or spouse of a veteran missing in action, captured or forcefully detained by a foreign power
• A wartime veteran who has served at least 1 day during a wartime period (active duty for training may not be eligible)
• An un-remarried widow or widower of a Veteran who died of a service-connected disability
• The mother, father, legal guardian, or un-remarried widow or widower of a service member who died as a result of military service under combat-related conditions as verified by the U.S. Department of Defense
• A current member of any reserve component for the United States Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard
• A veteran with a "Honorable" discharge (Active duty for training may not be allowed for eligibility)
• Not claiming Veteran's Preference

03

Which level of education have you achieved?

• No high school equivalency
• High school graduate/equivalent
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree

04

What was your field of study?

• Social Work
• Social Welfare
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Counseling
• Gerontology
• Field related to assignment

05

Valid driver's license with valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire.

• Acknowledged
• Declined

06

Do you have experience tracking your time spent per day?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have experience filling out client assessment forms?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have experience determining eligibility for a program?

• Yes
• No

Required Question