HUMAN SERVICES COUNSELOR III-F/C Job Listing at MyFlorida in REGION III, FL

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70930166-51318850-20130214151505 Agency Name: Corrections
Description:

Working Title: HUMAN SERVICES COUNSELOR III-F/C
Broadband/Class Code: 21-1019-02
Position Number: 70930166
Annual Salary Range: $29,344.38 - $48,241.70
Announcement Type: Open Competitive
City: REGION III
Facility: REGION III (CENTRAL)
Closing Date: 6/30/2013

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OCCUPATION PROFILE

JOB FAMILY: COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP: COUNSELING AND SOCIAL WORK

OCCUPATION: COUNSELORS, ALL OTHER

21-1019

These position(s) are located within Region III. The counties included are: POLK COUNTY, ORANGE COUNTY, LAKE COUNTY, HERNANDO COUNTY, POLK COUNTY, SUMTER COUNTY, PASCO COUNTY.

Successful applicant must pass a background screening, fingerprinting, and successful completion of a urine drug test will be a condition of employment.

OPS vacancies may also be filled from this requisition. OPS positions are paid an hourly rate of pay with no benefits.

Must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of professional experience in developmental disabilities, special education, mental health, counseling, guidance, social work, health or rehabilitative programs. A Master's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience.

If you experience problems applying on-line, please call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Or, you may fax a State of Florida application to 1-888-403-2110. Faxed applications should include the position # on each page of the application and on any other faxed documents.

DESCRIPTION

This is general work as a counselor for all counseling occupations not listed separately.

Some positions in this occupation may be responsible for coordinating work and supervising employees.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

Supervises employees by assigning work, reviewing progress and assessing performance.

Counsels family members to assist in understanding, dealing with, and supporting client or patient.

Interviews clients, reviews records, and confers with other professionals to evaluate mental or physical condition of client or patient.

Formulates or coordinates program plan for treatment, care, and rehabilitation of client or patient, based on social work experience and knowledge.

Monitors, evaluates, and records client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan.

Modifies treatment plan to comply with changes in client's status.

Refers patient, client, or family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness.

Intervenes as advocate for client or patient to resolve emergency problems in crisis situation.

Supervises and directs other workers providing services to client or patient.

Counsels clients and patients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT

EFFECTIVE7/01/02

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 the 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.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, eligible veterans and spouses of veterans will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply. For applicants claiming Veterans' Preference, please attach supporting documentation that includes character of service (for example, DD form 214 Member Copy #4) when you apply for a vacancy. Applicants may also fax their supporting documentation to People First at 1-888-403-2110. All documentation is due by the closing date of the job announcement.