OPS HUMAN SERVICES COUNSELOR I - 64853611

Date: Dec 13, 2024

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Requisition No: 842906

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS HUMAN SERVICES COUNSELOR I - 64853611

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64853611

Salary: $17 per hour

Posting Closing Date: 12/23/2024

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WHAT IS OPS EMPLOYMENT?

Other Personal Services (OPS) employment is a temporary employer/employee relationship used solely for accomplishing short term or intermittent tasks. OPS are at-will employees and are subject to actions such as pay changes, changes to work assignment and terminations at the recommendation of the employer.

WHAT BENEFITS ARE APPLICABLE TO OPS EMPLOYEES? (If applicable)

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan- Mandatory

• Workers’ Compensation- Mandatory

• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation)- Mandatory

• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)

• Deferred Compensation- Voluntary

• Employee Assistance Program- Voluntary

  WHAT BENEFITS ARE NOT APPLICABLE TO OPS EMPLOYEES?

• Any form of paid leave

• Paid holidays

• Participation in the Florida Retirement System

• Reinstatement rights or retention rights

  Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Pasco 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 Pasco 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.

  Your Specific Responsibilities:

  Provides care coordination services including home visits to assist pregnant women, postpartum women, and infants/ children up to age three to obtain the health care and social support needed to reduce the risks for poor maternal and child health outcomes. This position will primarily serve high risk participants with health and safety concerns including but not limited to substance misuse, domestic violence, mental health concerns, and families under investigation for child abuse. These services are provided as outlined by the Florida Healthy Start Standards and Guidelines and as determined by the contracts between the Healthy Start Coalition of Pasco County and the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County.

  Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  Ability to advocate on the participants’ behalf.

  Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with health care providers and other community partners.

  Knowledge of Community resources for at-risk pregnant and interconception women, infants, young children, and their families and procedures for accessing them.

  Maternal and child health principles, including; normal pregnancy anatomy, physiology, comfort measures, breastfeeding, danger signals, and what to do if danger signals occur.

  Normal infant and child growth and development and corresponding anticipatory guidance to

  promote optimal physical and emotional health, safety, and wellbeing for participant and family.

  Basic content of prenatal and well child- care.

  Importance of appropriate interpregnancy interval and basic knowledge of family planning methods.

  Recognition of stage of readiness to stop tobacco and other substance abuse and appropriate

  intervention.

  Family dynamics including principles related to parents adjusting to role as care giver, appropriate

  discipline, parental/caregiver self-care and managing stress.

  Effects social determinants of health and barriers to heath equity have on birth outcomes and overall

  health.

  Child abuse or neglect indicators and the responsibility to report to the Florida Abuse Hotline.

  Qualifications:

  Minimum - Associate's Degree

  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:

  33845 State Rd 54 Wesley Chapel, FL 33543

  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. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check.

  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.

  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.

Location:

WESLEY CHAPEL, FL, US, 33543

Nearest Major Market:Tampa