APS- HSC III
Company: Apidel Technologies
Location: Gainesville
Posted on: January 22, 2023
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Job Description:
Adult Protective Services - Human Services Counselor III
position provides case management to vulnerable adults who meet
income requirements. The counselor also provides Protective
Supervision to the same population without regard to income
Adult Protective Services - Human Services Counselor III position
provides case management to vulnerable adults who meet income
requirements. The counselor also provides Protective Supervision to
the same population without regard to income
TRAVEL: 50%, DCF will reimburse mileage directly
AREA OF TRAVEL: Counties: Alachua, Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
An associate's degree or minimum of 60 semester hours and two years
of professional experience in education, mental health, counseling,
guidance, social work, health or rehabilitative programs; or a
bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university;
Professional experience as described above can substitute on a
year-for-year basis for the required college education;
A valid Driver License; and
Must possess operational private vehicle for use in the performance
of daily work activities. Selected applicants are required to
provide proof of vehicle registration and documentation of the
appropriate insurance coverage
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Performs scheduled service visits and contacts to complete or
update care plans, assess or reassess service needs, and to define
or redefine service goals, in accordance with programmatic policies
and guidelines. Attends court hearings, as scheduled. Interviews
new applicants and evaluates them for services. Provides and/or
arranges services, as needed through the case management process.
Coordinates services for clients with other appropriate agencies
and resources.
Completes and processes required paperwork related to the opening,
closing. updating, and provision of services to clients; including
CIS, HCDA, OSS, CCDA, court documents, and other program-related
forms. Maintains case records according to program policies,
including documentation of activities. Compiles and submits
productivity reports, as required. Completes and submits mileage
and leave/attendance forms, as required. Maintains community
resource information.
Responds to telephone inquiries and requests for assistance,
providing information, referral, counseling, and arranging
appointments. Contacts community resources to identify and develop
sources of assistance.
SKILLS NEEDED:
Must possess a valid State of Florida Driver's License
Knowledge of theories in counseling or social work, how to operate
a personal computer, professional ethics relating to counseling or
social work, interviewing techniques, ability to provide counseling
or social services, coordinate a team approach to the
rehabilitation process, coordinate service delivery with a variety
of community agencies located within the county.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Physical Requirements: The incumbent is required to drive to
multiple locations to conduct interviews, provide counseling, and
direct services to clients. Driving will be on an intermittent
basis for up to 8-hours per day but may require longer hours in
certain cases. Other physical tasks associated with this position
include extensive use of the telephone, writing, typing, pushing,
pulling, lifting and carrying file folder, walking, climbing
stairs, and use of a personal computer. Ergonomic chairs and
workstations have been provided to enable the incumbent to perform
this job.
Keywords: Apidel Technologies, Gainesville , APS- HSC III, Other , Gainesville, Florida
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