HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM SUPV II - SES

Requisition No: 845683

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM SUPV II - SES - 64054379

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64054379

Salary: $1,864.08 bi-weekly

Posting Closing Date: 02/14/2025

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Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County. If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida. We hope you decide to join our team! Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County in its mission to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its efforts and its vision To be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work.

Human Services Program Supervisor II - SES

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Responsible for all supervisory duties including, but not limited to, hiring and selection, developing performance plans, conducting performance appraisals, planning and directing their work, approving leave, and taking disciplinary action as appropriate. Other responsibilities of an information and key custodian as described in the Department of Health’s Information Security Policies, Protocols and Procedures as outlined in Protocol; Security 3(V), Pinellas County Health Department’s Supplemental Information Security Policy 3 and Protocol; Security 6(V).

The position performs supervisory duties and directs the activities of a team in the Healthy Families Pinellas program under the direction of the program’s Health Services Manager. This position is responsible for the supervision of a team at the Largo Center. Leads team by emphasizing agency values. Promotes the Florida Department of Health and Agency mission by participating in agency activities.

Ensures Healthy Families guidelines for home visiting and risk appropriate care are followed. Ensures that Family Goals, Home Visits, Immunizations, CCIs, HFPIs, Edinburgh Depression Screens and Developmental Assessments are provided and/or monitored according to program standards. Completes intakes/engagment visits, and the initial HVSP. Assists the home visitors determine pacing and prioritzing in addressing identifiied risk factrors and build protective capacities. Arranges and provides pre-service training, orientation, and shadowing experience for new employees. Ensures training plans are completed within accredidation guidelines. Provides training to improve care planning including developing FGs, case management skills, and providing education using GGK and the Gold the Within, FSU and other curriculum tools.

Supervises assigned staff including direct service workers, providing case consultation during regularly scheduled weekly supervision or unscheduled meetings and crisis situations. Provides reflective, clinical and administrative supervision and skill building. Documents supervision in accordance with HFA standards and guidelines. Teaches reflective strategies, inlcuding mindful self regulation to the direct service staff for implementation with program participants. Shadows staff in the field to provide constructive guidance and feedback. Reviews and addresses employee satisfaction. Ensures that all aspects of documentation are being met. Responsible for ensuring the integrity of the EHR in HMS and the integrity of the data in the HFF tracking system. Responsible for ensuring the team meets funder defined performance measures and objectives. Completes monthly and quarterly reports as assigned.

Schedules and directs workload flow across team. Implements monthly team meetings to share information, review procedures, coordinate workflow, provide and receive input from staff. Ensures that stated objectives for the program are met quarterly and annually. Maintains funder, collaborative agency, community, and cross-divisional relationships. Meets on routine basis and as scheduled with other supervisors and program managers to coordinate across program areas.

Facilitates and ensures Quality Improvement Activities are conducted. Produces quality work products. Maintains standards and applicable regulations for personnel, medical records management, and funder requirements.

Attends training to promote professional and personal growth. Promotes appropriate training and educational activities to enhance the ability of staff to perform.

Meets on regularly basis with Health Services Program Manager to identify specific community needs, problems and opportunities in providing services, review quality improvement activities, personnel issues, and results of operational plan activities. Identifies team needs and provides input into the overall operation of the program.

Other related duties including information or key custodian. Other duties as assigned. Provides back up coverage for Program Manager and other supervisors when needed including flex schedules, annual and sick leave.

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of social work and counseling.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to perform case management services as it relates to clients.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to develop guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data.
• Ability to supervise people.
• Knowledge of basic computer software and ability to enter data in computer.
• Experienced in working with or providing services to children and families.
• Possess an ability to establish trusting relationships.
• Possess acceptance of individual differences.
• Experienced in and willing to work with the culturally diverse populations that are present among the target population for HF Pinellas.
• Knowledge of infant and child development.
• Possess an ability to establish trusting relationships
• Knowledge of promotion of positive parent-child interactions
• Experience with family services that embrace the concepts of family-centered and strength-based service provision
• knowledge of the dynamics of child abuse and neglect
• Willingness to engage in building reflective practice

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in social services field or a minimum of four years experience working for a Helathy Families America accredidated program
• 3-5 years minimally working with children/and or families
• Knowledge of infant and child development.
• 1 1/2 years experience in home visitation program
• Experience working in culturally diverse communities/families
• Experience in Microsoft Office, e-mail, and internet
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Must have Driver’s license and daily reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a social services field
• Experience with supervising/solid understanding of supervising
• Experience in Reflective practice
• Infant Mental Health Endorsement
• Bi-lingual reading and writing both English & spanish fluently

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 Center of the Florida Department of Health- Pinellas

205 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street North

Saint Petersburg, FL 33701

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, 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.

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.