Community Services Worker - LIHEAP

Performs responsible social work in providing services to clients. Work is performed under the supervision of an assigned supervisor and is reviewed through observations, conferences, reports and results achieved.

Duties may vary based on area of assignment.

• Provides information and referral services for general assistance, counseling, medical assistance, and/or mental health services.
• Develops an individual or family case plan to accomplish identified goals. Monitors progress toward goals and recommends continuation or termination of services.
• Screens and interviews applicants for eligibility for various programs, financial assistance or other services, which may include conducting assessments and evaluations for eligibility.
• Provides referrals for applicants and clients to appropriate service providers, including governmental and nonprofit agencies.
• Participates in periodic staff conferences; confers with superiors on difficult assignments
• Maintains accurate case files, prepares reports and correspondence on assigned cases and maintains related status records in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Makes home visitations and other investigations to ascertain the exact nature of home environment and/or progress in meeting case plan goals and to supplement information gained by the personal interview.
• Develops and coordinates prevention and outreach services.
• Performs related work as required.

Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) and no experience or Bachelor's degree in Sociology, Counseling, Psychology, Behavioral or Health Sciences or a closely related field and one year of experience in Social Services.

Must be able to demonstrate intermediate to advanced proficiency in word processing functions, preferably Microsoft Word and email functions.

May be required to possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License and may be required to provide own vehicle for job related duties

Open: 9/10/2023

Close: 9/24/2023

$19.49 - $22.42 per hour (based on qualifications)

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the close date of the posting. Please submit a cover letter and copies of documents, not originals, to Orange County Human Resources Division, PO Box 1393, Orlando, FL 32801-1393 or fax to (407) 836-0098 (only Veterans' Preference documentation will be accepted by fax). Your cover letter should include the position posting number you are applying for, the title of the position and the last 4 digits of your social security number.

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.