What are the responsibilities and job description for the OPS HUMAN SERVICES COUNSELOR III position at The State of Florida?
Requisition No: 847421
Agency: Veterans Affairs
Working Title: OPS HUMAN SERVICES COUNSELOR III - 50556051
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 50556051
Salary: $18.23/hr.
Posting Closing Date: 03/06/2025
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Requisition #847421
OPS (Temporary) Human Services Counselor III
Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs
Alwyn C. Cashe State Veterans Nursing Home
Orlando, Orange County
Hourly Rate $18.23
Paid Bi-weekly
**Other vacant OPS Human Services Program Counselor III shifts may be filled from this advertisement within Six (6) months of the closing date.**
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Must be fluent in the English language: reading, writing, speaking
- Must be willing and able to work weekends and holidays if needed
- Must have basic computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, and Word) and electronic medical records
- Successful completion of the employment screening process to include, but not limited to, drug test and national background investigation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (Direct experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year for year basis)
- Experience with Medicaid eligibility in a long-term care facility
- One year of experience in a health care setting as a social worker
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The incumbent works under the supervision of the Business Manager and is responsible to provide social services to meet the individual needs of residents.
- Complete intake forms on all residents upon admissions
- Provide knowledge of Medicaid benefits to residents
- Coordinate and complete assessment appointments
- Track progress and renewals for new residents and existing residents
- Complete and submit Medicaid applications and renewal applications
- Prepare monthly reports for billing
- Complete documentation gathering, faxing, scanning and copying
- Perform other duties as assigned.
This is an OPS (Temporary) Position.
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.
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