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posted_at: 2 days agoschedule_type: Full-timesalary: 43K a year
Requisition No: 803789
Agency: Children and Families...
Working Title: CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60056777
Position Number: 60056777
Salary: $43,000.00 annually / $1,653.85 bi-weekly
Posting Closing Date: 06/11/2023
Child Protective Investigator
Department of Children and Families
APALACHICOLA, Florida
Open Competitive
This posting will be used to fill position vacancies in OPS and Career Service.
Current employees will be compensated
Requisition No: 803789
Agency: Children and Families...
Working Title: CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60056777
Position Number: 60056777
Salary: $43,000.00 annually / $1,653.85 bi-weekly
Posting Closing Date: 06/11/2023
Child Protective Investigator
Department of Children and Families
APALACHICOLA, Florida
Open Competitive
This posting will be used to fill position vacancies in OPS and Career Service.
Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy.
What you will do :
WHEN SECONDS COUNT…A CHILD CANNOT WAIT!!!
Children in crisis need quick action from strong, compassionate individuals dedicated to ensuring their safety. This demanding and challenging career could be your opportunity to speak for those with no voice and fight to help ensure the safety of those who cannot protect themselves. We are looking for people who are detailed- oriented, possess good decision-making skills, and can thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment. When seconds count, your career decision may be the critical difference in the life of a child.
How you will make an impact :
• Conduct investigations of abuse, neglect, abandonment and/or special conditions for children;
• Collect information through observation and interviews with the children, parents, relatives, and neighbors;
• Assess danger threats, child vulnerabilities and caregiver protective capacities in order to determine whether a child is safe;
• Arrange emergency placement for any child that cannot safely remain in their home;
• Notify state attorney, law enforcement and child protection teams;
• Provide families with service linkages to agency and community resources;
• Conduct initial/ongoing child present and impending danger assessments;
• Report indication of abuse, neglect and/or abandonment to the Florida Abuse Hotline.
Qualifications:
• A high school diploma or GED equivalent and four years of law enforcement experience or active military service (honorably discharged or status that current service reflects serving honorably); or
• An associate degree or 60+ credit hours from an accredited college or university and two years of professional work experience (see examples below) or two years of law enforcement experience or active military service (honorably discharged or status that current service reflects serving honorably); or
Examples of professional work experience could be, although not limited to :
Guardian Ad Litem or similar child advocate role
Family Support Worker
Group Home Worker
Teacher's Assistant/Aide
Daycare Provider/Worker
Therapeutic Assistant
Behavioral Health Technician
Family Intervention Specialist
Home Health Aide
Nurse (LPN or RN) or similar profession
Nursing Facility Assistant
EMT
Other welfare, education or medical professional jobs that occur in high-paced, high-stress environments that require critical decision-making to occur
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
An official letter from the college/university registrar or unofficial transcriptions with anticipated graduation dates and credits earned must be provided for all diploma/degree requirements.
Proof of conferred degree such as official transcripts or copy of diploma/degree must be provided within 30 days of hire as a condition of employment.
• Must obtain Child Welfare Certification from the Florida Certification Board within 12 months after obtaining provisional certification. All Investigators must maintain certification as a condition of employment. Information regarding certification can be found at: Florida Certification Board
• Valid Driver License; and
• Must possess operational private vehicle for use in the performance of daily work activities. Selected candidates are required to provide proof of vehicle registration and documentation of the appropriate insurance coverage within 30 days of hire as a condition of employment. The Department provides a Vehicle Insurance Allowance to assist with the cost of insurance coverage due to the use of private vehicle for work purposes.
• Ability to attend an 8 - 12-week mandatory training course. This training could be scheduled during day, weekend, and evening hours.
Special Notes:
• Language proficiency may be considered in the selection process as determined by Agency needs at the time of selection.
• May require successful completion of pre-interview assessment or work sample to be eligible for interview.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work or related field preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Following policy and procedures, Managing Time, Assessing, Planning, Intervening, Evaluating, Documenting, Engaging, Teaming, taking appropriate actions related to Domestic Violence, Mental Health, and/or Substance Abuse, Establishing Effective Relationships with Colleagues, Professional Competencies.
Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.
• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.
• If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.
Additional Information/Requirements
• This position will require night, weekend, and holiday work. It has also been designated as an essential position. Incumbents are expected to work during emergency situations or natural disasters and may be required to work before, during and beyond normal work hours/days.
• Incumbents may be exposed to possible hazardous conditions in the field.
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.
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .
Growth Opportunities:
With 12,000 employees across the state DCF promotes opportunities and training for all. Our jobs are among the most challenging, complex, and difficult in State government. They are also among the most rewarding. All employees are encouraged to take advantage of available Department opportunities for advancement and professional development.
DCF is focused on investing in its world-class workforce!
Where you will work:
Florida is the only state that borders both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. In other words, no matter where you land in Florida, you’re never more than 60 miles from a body of saltwater. And if the beach isn’t your scene, there are 175 state parks to explore! Meanwhile, Floridians hail from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, and walks of life, making it an incredibly diverse melting pot that many residents and visitors to Florida love. The Sunshine State is a great place to live and work – Come join our team!
About Department of Children and Families:
Mission: The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.
Vision: We are a highly skilled workforce committed to empowering people with complex and varied needs to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their families. In collaboration with community stakeholders, we will deliver world class and continuously improving service focused on providing the people we serve with the level and quality that we would demand and expect for our own families.
Values: A workforce that operates with integrity maintains loyalty to a code of ethics that requires the courage to take responsibility for providing the highest quality of service to the vulnerable. We are a solutions-focused learning organization built on a foundation of transparency in action and accountability of results. Both within the organization and among our stakeholders, we thrive in a culture of respect for diversity of opinion that is nurtured through open communication. High performing and committed, we are unified in our goal of excellence in achieving quality outcomes for those we serve.
To learn more please visit https://www.myflfamilies.com/ .
• 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 suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.
• The position will perform all job tasks in accordance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and requirements applicable to state and federal laws or procedures.
• We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.
• Participation in the State of Florida Direct Deposit Program is required as a condition of employment per F.S. 110.113, and enrollment must be completed within the first 30 calendar days of your appointment.
SELECTIVE SERVICE: Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov .
BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT: It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S.
No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.
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.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement Show more details...
Agency: Children and Families...
Working Title: CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60056777
Position Number: 60056777
Salary: $43,000.00 annually / $1,653.85 bi-weekly
Posting Closing Date: 06/11/2023
Child Protective Investigator
Department of Children and Families
APALACHICOLA, Florida
Open Competitive
This posting will be used to fill position vacancies in OPS and Career Service.
Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy.
What you will do :
WHEN SECONDS COUNT…A CHILD CANNOT WAIT!!!
Children in crisis need quick action from strong, compassionate individuals dedicated to ensuring their safety. This demanding and challenging career could be your opportunity to speak for those with no voice and fight to help ensure the safety of those who cannot protect themselves. We are looking for people who are detailed- oriented, possess good decision-making skills, and can thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment. When seconds count, your career decision may be the critical difference in the life of a child.
How you will make an impact :
• Conduct investigations of abuse, neglect, abandonment and/or special conditions for children;
• Collect information through observation and interviews with the children, parents, relatives, and neighbors;
• Assess danger threats, child vulnerabilities and caregiver protective capacities in order to determine whether a child is safe;
• Arrange emergency placement for any child that cannot safely remain in their home;
• Notify state attorney, law enforcement and child protection teams;
• Provide families with service linkages to agency and community resources;
• Conduct initial/ongoing child present and impending danger assessments;
• Report indication of abuse, neglect and/or abandonment to the Florida Abuse Hotline.
Qualifications:
• A high school diploma or GED equivalent and four years of law enforcement experience or active military service (honorably discharged or status that current service reflects serving honorably); or
• An associate degree or 60+ credit hours from an accredited college or university and two years of professional work experience (see examples below) or two years of law enforcement experience or active military service (honorably discharged or status that current service reflects serving honorably); or
Examples of professional work experience could be, although not limited to :
Guardian Ad Litem or similar child advocate role
Family Support Worker
Group Home Worker
Teacher's Assistant/Aide
Daycare Provider/Worker
Therapeutic Assistant
Behavioral Health Technician
Family Intervention Specialist
Home Health Aide
Nurse (LPN or RN) or similar profession
Nursing Facility Assistant
EMT
Other welfare, education or medical professional jobs that occur in high-paced, high-stress environments that require critical decision-making to occur
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
An official letter from the college/university registrar or unofficial transcriptions with anticipated graduation dates and credits earned must be provided for all diploma/degree requirements.
Proof of conferred degree such as official transcripts or copy of diploma/degree must be provided within 30 days of hire as a condition of employment.
• Must obtain Child Welfare Certification from the Florida Certification Board within 12 months after obtaining provisional certification. All Investigators must maintain certification as a condition of employment. Information regarding certification can be found at: Florida Certification Board
• Valid Driver License; and
• Must possess operational private vehicle for use in the performance of daily work activities. Selected candidates are required to provide proof of vehicle registration and documentation of the appropriate insurance coverage within 30 days of hire as a condition of employment. The Department provides a Vehicle Insurance Allowance to assist with the cost of insurance coverage due to the use of private vehicle for work purposes.
• Ability to attend an 8 - 12-week mandatory training course. This training could be scheduled during day, weekend, and evening hours.
Special Notes:
• Language proficiency may be considered in the selection process as determined by Agency needs at the time of selection.
• May require successful completion of pre-interview assessment or work sample to be eligible for interview.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work or related field preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Following policy and procedures, Managing Time, Assessing, Planning, Intervening, Evaluating, Documenting, Engaging, Teaming, taking appropriate actions related to Domestic Violence, Mental Health, and/or Substance Abuse, Establishing Effective Relationships with Colleagues, Professional Competencies.
Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.
• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.
• If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.
Additional Information/Requirements
• This position will require night, weekend, and holiday work. It has also been designated as an essential position. Incumbents are expected to work during emergency situations or natural disasters and may be required to work before, during and beyond normal work hours/days.
• Incumbents may be exposed to possible hazardous conditions in the field.
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.
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .
Growth Opportunities:
With 12,000 employees across the state DCF promotes opportunities and training for all. Our jobs are among the most challenging, complex, and difficult in State government. They are also among the most rewarding. All employees are encouraged to take advantage of available Department opportunities for advancement and professional development.
DCF is focused on investing in its world-class workforce!
Where you will work:
Florida is the only state that borders both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. In other words, no matter where you land in Florida, you’re never more than 60 miles from a body of saltwater. And if the beach isn’t your scene, there are 175 state parks to explore! Meanwhile, Floridians hail from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, and walks of life, making it an incredibly diverse melting pot that many residents and visitors to Florida love. The Sunshine State is a great place to live and work – Come join our team!
About Department of Children and Families:
Mission: The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.
Vision: We are a highly skilled workforce committed to empowering people with complex and varied needs to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their families. In collaboration with community stakeholders, we will deliver world class and continuously improving service focused on providing the people we serve with the level and quality that we would demand and expect for our own families.
Values: A workforce that operates with integrity maintains loyalty to a code of ethics that requires the courage to take responsibility for providing the highest quality of service to the vulnerable. We are a solutions-focused learning organization built on a foundation of transparency in action and accountability of results. Both within the organization and among our stakeholders, we thrive in a culture of respect for diversity of opinion that is nurtured through open communication. High performing and committed, we are unified in our goal of excellence in achieving quality outcomes for those we serve.
To learn more please visit https://www.myflfamilies.com/ .
• 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 suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.
• The position will perform all job tasks in accordance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and requirements applicable to state and federal laws or procedures.
• We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.
• Participation in the State of Florida Direct Deposit Program is required as a condition of employment per F.S. 110.113, and enrollment must be completed within the first 30 calendar days of your appointment.
SELECTIVE SERVICE: Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov .
BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT: It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S.
No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.
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.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement Show more details...
via State Of Florida Jobs - MyFlorida.com
posted_at: 6 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Requisition No: 796635
Agency: Children and Families...
Working Title: FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER - 60072082
Position Number: 60072082
Salary: 1,200 bi weekly
Posting Closing Date: 06/02/2023
Family Support Worker
Department of Children and Families
St. Augustine, Florida>
Open Competitive
This posting will be used to fill position vacancies, OPS
Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy.
What you will do:
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Requisition No: 796635
Agency: Children and Families...
Working Title: FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER - 60072082
Position Number: 60072082
Salary: 1,200 bi weekly
Posting Closing Date: 06/02/2023
Family Support Worker
Department of Children and Families
St. Augustine, Florida>
Open Competitive
This posting will be used to fill position vacancies, OPS
Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy.
What you will do:
In this position you will be responsible for assisting Child Protective Investigators, which includes coordinating and providing transportation for families. Additionally, you will assist investigators in maintaining a caseload of families receiving social services.
How you will make an impact:
• Assist investigators in maintaining caseload of families receiving social services.
• Assist clients in completing forms for services and benefits.
• Assist individuals and/or families in providing and arranging for social, medical, education, employment and training, day care services and housing.
• Provide materials to individuals and/or families about nutrition, infant development and parenting skills.
• Ensure immunizations and well-baby visits are received in a timely manner.
• Assist individuals and/or families in learning how to access community services.
• Work with family to develop family support plan.
• Conduct interviews to collect household data in order to assist household members.
• Coordinate necessary transportation for families.
• Maintain and updates client files.
• Participate in trainings
• Make referrals for emergency ongoing services within the agency and to other agencies.
• Maintain liaison with community agencies and service organizations in order to determine the results of services rendered to individual clients.
• Provide phone and client contact support.
• Perform related work as required.
Qualifications:
• High School Diploma.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• 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.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Knowledge of basic childcare practices.
• Knowledge of elderly care practices.
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of effective communication.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Knowledge of program objectives.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic.
• Skill in basic counseling techniques.
• Ability to assist clients in accessing community resource services.
• Ability to understand and apply the methods and practices used in medical, nursing, nutrition, child development or childcare settings.
• Ability to interview clients to identify needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationship with others.
Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.
• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.
• If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.
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:
• No state income tax for residents of Florida;
• 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.
Growth Opportunities:
With 12,000 employees across the state DCF promotes opportunities and training for all. Our jobs are among the most challenging, complex, and difficult in State government. They are also among the most rewarding. All employees are encouraged to take advantage of available Department opportunities for advancement and professional development.
About Department of Children and Families:
Mission: The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.
Vision: We are a highly skilled workforce committed to empowering people with complex and varied needs to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their families. In collaboration with community stakeholders, we will deliver world class and continuously improving service focused on providing the people we serve with the level and quality that we would demand and expect for our own families.
Values: A workforce that operates with integrity maintains loyalty to a code of ethics that requires the courage to take responsibility for providing the highest quality of service to the vulnerable. We are a solutions-focused learning organization built on a foundation of transparency in action and accountability of results. Both within the organization and among our stakeholders, we thrive in a culture of respect for diversity of opinion that is nurtured through open communication. High performing and committed, we are unified in our goal of excellence in achieving quality outcomes for those we serve.
To learn more please visit https://www.myflfamilies.com/.
• 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 suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.
• The position will perform all job tasks in accordance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and requirements applicable to state and federal laws or procedures.
• We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.
Participation in the State of Florida Direct Deposit Program is required as a condition of employment per F.S. 110.113, and enrollment must be completed within the first 30 calendar days of your appointment.
SELECTIVE SERVICE: Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.
BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT: It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.
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.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement Show more details...
Agency: Children and Families...
Working Title: FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER - 60072082
Position Number: 60072082
Salary: 1,200 bi weekly
Posting Closing Date: 06/02/2023
Family Support Worker
Department of Children and Families
St. Augustine, Florida>
Open Competitive
This posting will be used to fill position vacancies, OPS
Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy.
What you will do:
In this position you will be responsible for assisting Child Protective Investigators, which includes coordinating and providing transportation for families. Additionally, you will assist investigators in maintaining a caseload of families receiving social services.
How you will make an impact:
• Assist investigators in maintaining caseload of families receiving social services.
• Assist clients in completing forms for services and benefits.
• Assist individuals and/or families in providing and arranging for social, medical, education, employment and training, day care services and housing.
• Provide materials to individuals and/or families about nutrition, infant development and parenting skills.
• Ensure immunizations and well-baby visits are received in a timely manner.
• Assist individuals and/or families in learning how to access community services.
• Work with family to develop family support plan.
• Conduct interviews to collect household data in order to assist household members.
• Coordinate necessary transportation for families.
• Maintain and updates client files.
• Participate in trainings
• Make referrals for emergency ongoing services within the agency and to other agencies.
• Maintain liaison with community agencies and service organizations in order to determine the results of services rendered to individual clients.
• Provide phone and client contact support.
• Perform related work as required.
Qualifications:
• High School Diploma.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• 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.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Knowledge of basic childcare practices.
• Knowledge of elderly care practices.
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of effective communication.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Knowledge of program objectives.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic.
• Skill in basic counseling techniques.
• Ability to assist clients in accessing community resource services.
• Ability to understand and apply the methods and practices used in medical, nursing, nutrition, child development or childcare settings.
• Ability to interview clients to identify needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationship with others.
Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.
• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.
• If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.
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:
• No state income tax for residents of Florida;
• 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.
Growth Opportunities:
With 12,000 employees across the state DCF promotes opportunities and training for all. Our jobs are among the most challenging, complex, and difficult in State government. They are also among the most rewarding. All employees are encouraged to take advantage of available Department opportunities for advancement and professional development.
About Department of Children and Families:
Mission: The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.
Vision: We are a highly skilled workforce committed to empowering people with complex and varied needs to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their families. In collaboration with community stakeholders, we will deliver world class and continuously improving service focused on providing the people we serve with the level and quality that we would demand and expect for our own families.
Values: A workforce that operates with integrity maintains loyalty to a code of ethics that requires the courage to take responsibility for providing the highest quality of service to the vulnerable. We are a solutions-focused learning organization built on a foundation of transparency in action and accountability of results. Both within the organization and among our stakeholders, we thrive in a culture of respect for diversity of opinion that is nurtured through open communication. High performing and committed, we are unified in our goal of excellence in achieving quality outcomes for those we serve.
To learn more please visit https://www.myflfamilies.com/.
• 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 suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.
• The position will perform all job tasks in accordance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and requirements applicable to state and federal laws or procedures.
• We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.
Participation in the State of Florida Direct Deposit Program is required as a condition of employment per F.S. 110.113, and enrollment must be completed within the first 30 calendar days of your appointment.
SELECTIVE SERVICE: Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.
BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT: It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.
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.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement Show more details...
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GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 60074716- ESS Program Policy Headquarters
Date: May 24, 2023...
Location:
TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311
The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website ([Link available when viewing the job] .
Requisition No: 803440
Agency:
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 60074716- ESS Program Policy Headquarters
Date: May 24, 2023...
Location:
TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311
The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website ([Link available when viewing the job] .
Requisition No: 803440
Agency: Children and Families
Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 60074716- ESS Program Policy Headquarters
Position Number: 60074716
Salary: $40,739.82 minimum
Posting Closing Date: 05/30/2023
THIS IS AN OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPURTUNITY
Department of Children and Families
ESS Program Policy Specialist
This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week.
Location: Centre of Tallahassee Building, 2415 N. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32303.
Regular business hours of operation are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST, Monday - Friday.
Some travel may be required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Required 2+ years of experience drafting written interpretation of rules, statutes or policies, or substitute the following:
• College education from an accredited institution can substitute at the rate of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours for each year of the required work experience. All educational documents must be provided upon request in English and in a complete and legible format. Official transcripts are accepted if a diploma is not available. All costs associated are the responsibility of the applicant.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite experience (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Excellent writing and verbal skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS. Preference will be given to applicants who meet the following:
• Prior experience working with the State of Florida
• Experience interpreting and applying statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
POSITION DESCRIPTION
This is a responsible professional position in the Policy Unit, within Office of Programs and Policy, Economic Self-Sufficiency (ESS) Headquarters Program Office.
This position must maintain a thorough knowledge of the Nonrelative Caregiver Program (NRCG), eligibility by reviewing relevant federal administrative policies, procedures, guidelines and directives. This position assists in the evaluation and assessment of proposed changes to eligibility and operations; identifying potential problems; and, recommending appropriate actions necessary to prepare administrative rules, state plans, legislation and policy materials, including NRCG policy transmittals, clarifications and training.
The incumbent is a member of the DCF DSNAP Disaster Response team and, in that capacity, may be required on short notice to perform duties and travel in support of disaster relief. During such events, incumbent may be required to work more than 8 hours a day.
Duties Include:
• This position acts as the Nonrelative Caregiver Program policy liaison and is responsible for maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant policy, federal law, regulation and other federal guidance, Florida Statute, Florida Administrative Code (FAC), public assistance manuals, procedural guides and the system(s) used to establish and maintain NRCG eligibility.
• This position is responsible for reviewing NRCG applications by ensuring applications from child welfare professionals are complete, approving or denying applications within five business days, accurately update Florida Safe Families Network (FSFN), and timely complete vendor updates to begin payment process.
• Maintaining invoicing and financial records by completing monthly invoicing for NRCG financial assistance, submit reports to accounting department for payment processing, notify nonrelative caregivers in a timely manner of the amount, reason, and time period of each Nonrelative Caregiver Payment, and ensures payment accuracy for applications and renewals using a pro-rated daily amount for days child resided in nonrelative caregiver’s home for calendar month.
• Reassess eligibility annually for NRCG Financial Assistance and take timely action to end or continue eligibility for payment and respond timely on actions to placement changes reported by child welfare professionals.
• Answers and responds to incoming inquiries and changes reported by nonrelative caregivers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of Nonrelative Caregiver Program eligibility, including policies, statutes, procedures, guidelines and directives related to program eligibility, and a working knowledge of other public assistance programs administered by DCF.
• Skilled in technical and professional writing.
• Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.
• Ability to determine work priorities and insure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to operational management analysis activities.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document work and other activities relating to the improvement of management and operational practices.
• Ability to conduct fact-finding research.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work with computers and software necessary applications for ESS programs.
Mission: The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance
To learn more please visit [Link available when viewing the job]
Growth Opportunities:
With 12,000 employees across the state DCF promotes opportunities and training for all. Our jobs are among the most challenging, complex, and difficult in State government. They are also among the most rewarding.
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:
• No state income tax for residents of Florida.
• 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 .
Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.
• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.
• This position is designated as an essential position. Incumbents are expected to work during emergency situations or natural disasters and may be required to work before, during and beyond normal work hours/days.
• DCF EMPLOYMENT DISCLOSURES
The Department of Children and Families is a tobacco free environment.
• US CITIZEN REQUIREMENT Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.
• SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM REGISTRATION All selected male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the SSS website: [Link available when viewing the job] .
• RETIREE NOTICE 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 suspended or voided, and you required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.
• BACKGROUND SCREENING It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.
• BENEFIT RECOVERY SCREENING Candidates applying to positions in the Economic Self-Sufficiency Program may have a Benefit Recovery check completed to validate current or former public assistance case information before completing the hiring process.
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 ([Phone number shown when applying]). 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.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere ([Link available when viewing the job] . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee Show more details...
Date: May 24, 2023...
Location:
TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311
The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website ([Link available when viewing the job] .
Requisition No: 803440
Agency: Children and Families
Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 60074716- ESS Program Policy Headquarters
Position Number: 60074716
Salary: $40,739.82 minimum
Posting Closing Date: 05/30/2023
THIS IS AN OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPURTUNITY
Department of Children and Families
ESS Program Policy Specialist
This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week.
Location: Centre of Tallahassee Building, 2415 N. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32303.
Regular business hours of operation are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST, Monday - Friday.
Some travel may be required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Required 2+ years of experience drafting written interpretation of rules, statutes or policies, or substitute the following:
• College education from an accredited institution can substitute at the rate of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours for each year of the required work experience. All educational documents must be provided upon request in English and in a complete and legible format. Official transcripts are accepted if a diploma is not available. All costs associated are the responsibility of the applicant.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite experience (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Excellent writing and verbal skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS. Preference will be given to applicants who meet the following:
• Prior experience working with the State of Florida
• Experience interpreting and applying statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
POSITION DESCRIPTION
This is a responsible professional position in the Policy Unit, within Office of Programs and Policy, Economic Self-Sufficiency (ESS) Headquarters Program Office.
This position must maintain a thorough knowledge of the Nonrelative Caregiver Program (NRCG), eligibility by reviewing relevant federal administrative policies, procedures, guidelines and directives. This position assists in the evaluation and assessment of proposed changes to eligibility and operations; identifying potential problems; and, recommending appropriate actions necessary to prepare administrative rules, state plans, legislation and policy materials, including NRCG policy transmittals, clarifications and training.
The incumbent is a member of the DCF DSNAP Disaster Response team and, in that capacity, may be required on short notice to perform duties and travel in support of disaster relief. During such events, incumbent may be required to work more than 8 hours a day.
Duties Include:
• This position acts as the Nonrelative Caregiver Program policy liaison and is responsible for maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant policy, federal law, regulation and other federal guidance, Florida Statute, Florida Administrative Code (FAC), public assistance manuals, procedural guides and the system(s) used to establish and maintain NRCG eligibility.
• This position is responsible for reviewing NRCG applications by ensuring applications from child welfare professionals are complete, approving or denying applications within five business days, accurately update Florida Safe Families Network (FSFN), and timely complete vendor updates to begin payment process.
• Maintaining invoicing and financial records by completing monthly invoicing for NRCG financial assistance, submit reports to accounting department for payment processing, notify nonrelative caregivers in a timely manner of the amount, reason, and time period of each Nonrelative Caregiver Payment, and ensures payment accuracy for applications and renewals using a pro-rated daily amount for days child resided in nonrelative caregiver’s home for calendar month.
• Reassess eligibility annually for NRCG Financial Assistance and take timely action to end or continue eligibility for payment and respond timely on actions to placement changes reported by child welfare professionals.
• Answers and responds to incoming inquiries and changes reported by nonrelative caregivers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of Nonrelative Caregiver Program eligibility, including policies, statutes, procedures, guidelines and directives related to program eligibility, and a working knowledge of other public assistance programs administered by DCF.
• Skilled in technical and professional writing.
• Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.
• Ability to determine work priorities and insure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to operational management analysis activities.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document work and other activities relating to the improvement of management and operational practices.
• Ability to conduct fact-finding research.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work with computers and software necessary applications for ESS programs.
Mission: The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance
To learn more please visit [Link available when viewing the job]
Growth Opportunities:
With 12,000 employees across the state DCF promotes opportunities and training for all. Our jobs are among the most challenging, complex, and difficult in State government. They are also among the most rewarding.
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:
• No state income tax for residents of Florida.
• 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 .
Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.
• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.
• This position is designated as an essential position. Incumbents are expected to work during emergency situations or natural disasters and may be required to work before, during and beyond normal work hours/days.
• DCF EMPLOYMENT DISCLOSURES
The Department of Children and Families is a tobacco free environment.
• US CITIZEN REQUIREMENT Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.
• SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM REGISTRATION All selected male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the SSS website: [Link available when viewing the job] .
• RETIREE NOTICE 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 suspended or voided, and you required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.
• BACKGROUND SCREENING It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.
• BENEFIT RECOVERY SCREENING Candidates applying to positions in the Economic Self-Sufficiency Program may have a Benefit Recovery check completed to validate current or former public assistance case information before completing the hiring process.
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 ([Phone number shown when applying]). 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.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere ([Link available when viewing the job] . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee Show more details...
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posted_at: 6 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Requisition No: 803694
Agency: Children and Families...
Working Title: CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR SUPV-SES - 60071608
Position Number: 60071608
Salary: $49,200.06 annually / $1,892.31 bi-weekly
Posting Closing Date: 06/04/2023
Child Protective Investigator Supervisor - SES
Department of Children and Families
Sanford, Florida
Open Competitive
Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy.
What you will
Requisition No: 803694
Agency: Children and Families...
Working Title: CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR SUPV-SES - 60071608
Position Number: 60071608
Salary: $49,200.06 annually / $1,892.31 bi-weekly
Posting Closing Date: 06/04/2023
Child Protective Investigator Supervisor - SES
Department of Children and Families
Sanford, Florida
Open Competitive
Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy.
What you will do:
This is advanced professional work supervising and directing the work of child protective investigators and support staff. The primary duty of the employee(s) in the position (s) allocated to this class is to spend the majority of the time communicating with, motivating, training and evaluating employees.
How you will make an impact:
• Supervise, plan and direct workloads, work flows, deadlines, work objectives and time utilization of subordinate staff in the delivery of protecting children, working with families and conducting investigations of alleged abused, abandoned, neglected or exploited children.
• Develop performance standards and job duty expectations with investigators, reviews standards and plans for continuous improvement.
• Communicate investigators’ compliance with these expectations on a regular basis and provides coaching by acknowledging outstanding performance and providing suggestions on areas for improvement.
• Evaluate employees against established standards and takes any necessary steps for corrective action.
• Promote career development of investigators by ensuring each individual receives the proper training and leads cross-training efforts on differential investigative skills.
• Review casework, assessments and safety plans with investigators, and provides consultation and direction to assure appropriateness, clarity, quality, thoroughness and proper documentation.
• Use management tools in appropriate information system(s) on an ongoing basis to monitor open cases and manage workflow for steady progress to ensure the timeline for actions to be taken are met and to prevent backlog.
• Ensure that CPI operations are within legislative authority and in compliance with required federal, state rules and regulations.
• Identify improvements and implements adjustments needed to ensure program effectiveness and efficiency;
• Facilitate and participates in the hiring, promoting, demoting, discipline and/or dismissal of employees;
• Collect, analyze, and report data regarding child protective investigations
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with organizations and other agenices involved with child protective investigations such as community based providers, Children’s Legal Services, law enforcement, medical personnel, schools, and other community/agency resources
• Ensure effective communication with deaf or hard-of hearing Customers or companions in accordance with the ADA and/or Section 504 and shall manage service records and report this data and any resources and/or training needs to their designated program point of contact.
Qualifications:
• A bachelor’s degree (degree must be conferred at the time of application).
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work or related field preferred. (When applying please attach required education, certification or licensure).
• At least 2 years in child welfare, preferred in child abuse investigations.
• Current/Active Child Welfare Certification credentials from the Florida Certification Board.
• Must be trained and practicing Florida's Safety Practice method.
• 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. The Department provides a Vehicle Insurance Allowance to assist with the cost of insurance coverage due to the use of private vehicle for work purposes.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Knowledge of theories and practice in child protection.
• Knowledge of professional ethics relating to child protection and counseling.
• Knowledge of family-centered interview and counseling techniques.
• Knowledge of interviewing and observation techniques.
• Skilled in considering child development in guiding placement of children.
• Ability to recognize indicators of abuse and neglect.
• Ability to conduct risk and safety investigations.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to understand and apply relevant laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to actively listen to others.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to maintain well-executed case files.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to utilize computer systems.
• Ability to write accurate investigative reports.
Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.
• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.
• If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.
Additional Information/Requirements
This position will require night, weekend, and holiday work. It has also been designated as an essential position. Incumbents are expected to work during emergency situations or natural disasters and may be required to work before, during and beyond normal work hours/days.
Incumbents may be exposed to possible hazardous conditions in the field.
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.
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com
Growth Opportunities:
With 12,000 employees across the state DCF promotes opportunities and training for all. Our jobs are among the most challenging, complex, and difficult in State government. They are also among the most rewarding. All employees are encouraged to take advantage of available Department opportunities for advancement and professional development.
About Department of Children and Families:
Mission: The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.
Vision: We are a highly skilled workforce committed to empowering people with complex and varied needs to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their families. In collaboration with community stakeholders, we will deliver world class and continuously improving service focused on providing the people we serve with the level and quality that we would demand and expect for our own families.
Values: A workforce that operates with integrity maintains loyalty to a code of ethics that requires the courage to take responsibility for providing the highest quality of service to the vulnerable. We are a solutions-focused learning organization built on a foundation of transparency in action and accountability of results. Both within the organization and among our stakeholders, we thrive in a culture of respect for diversity of opinion that is nurtured through open communication. High performing and committed, we are unified in our goal of excellence in achieving quality outcomes for those we serve.
To learn more please visit https://www.myflfamilies.com/.
• 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 suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.
• The position will perform all job tasks in accordance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and requirements applicable to state and federal laws or procedures.
• We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.
• Participation in the State of Florida Direct Deposit Program is required as a condition of employment per F.S. 110.113, and enrollment must be completed within the first 30 calendar days of your appointment
SELECTIVE SERVICE: Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.
BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT: It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S.
No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.
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 Show more details...
Agency: Children and Families...
Working Title: CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR SUPV-SES - 60071608
Position Number: 60071608
Salary: $49,200.06 annually / $1,892.31 bi-weekly
Posting Closing Date: 06/04/2023
Child Protective Investigator Supervisor - SES
Department of Children and Families
Sanford, Florida
Open Competitive
Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy.
What you will do:
This is advanced professional work supervising and directing the work of child protective investigators and support staff. The primary duty of the employee(s) in the position (s) allocated to this class is to spend the majority of the time communicating with, motivating, training and evaluating employees.
How you will make an impact:
• Supervise, plan and direct workloads, work flows, deadlines, work objectives and time utilization of subordinate staff in the delivery of protecting children, working with families and conducting investigations of alleged abused, abandoned, neglected or exploited children.
• Develop performance standards and job duty expectations with investigators, reviews standards and plans for continuous improvement.
• Communicate investigators’ compliance with these expectations on a regular basis and provides coaching by acknowledging outstanding performance and providing suggestions on areas for improvement.
• Evaluate employees against established standards and takes any necessary steps for corrective action.
• Promote career development of investigators by ensuring each individual receives the proper training and leads cross-training efforts on differential investigative skills.
• Review casework, assessments and safety plans with investigators, and provides consultation and direction to assure appropriateness, clarity, quality, thoroughness and proper documentation.
• Use management tools in appropriate information system(s) on an ongoing basis to monitor open cases and manage workflow for steady progress to ensure the timeline for actions to be taken are met and to prevent backlog.
• Ensure that CPI operations are within legislative authority and in compliance with required federal, state rules and regulations.
• Identify improvements and implements adjustments needed to ensure program effectiveness and efficiency;
• Facilitate and participates in the hiring, promoting, demoting, discipline and/or dismissal of employees;
• Collect, analyze, and report data regarding child protective investigations
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with organizations and other agenices involved with child protective investigations such as community based providers, Children’s Legal Services, law enforcement, medical personnel, schools, and other community/agency resources
• Ensure effective communication with deaf or hard-of hearing Customers or companions in accordance with the ADA and/or Section 504 and shall manage service records and report this data and any resources and/or training needs to their designated program point of contact.
Qualifications:
• A bachelor’s degree (degree must be conferred at the time of application).
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work or related field preferred. (When applying please attach required education, certification or licensure).
• At least 2 years in child welfare, preferred in child abuse investigations.
• Current/Active Child Welfare Certification credentials from the Florida Certification Board.
• Must be trained and practicing Florida's Safety Practice method.
• 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. The Department provides a Vehicle Insurance Allowance to assist with the cost of insurance coverage due to the use of private vehicle for work purposes.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Knowledge of theories and practice in child protection.
• Knowledge of professional ethics relating to child protection and counseling.
• Knowledge of family-centered interview and counseling techniques.
• Knowledge of interviewing and observation techniques.
• Skilled in considering child development in guiding placement of children.
• Ability to recognize indicators of abuse and neglect.
• Ability to conduct risk and safety investigations.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to understand and apply relevant laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to actively listen to others.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to maintain well-executed case files.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to utilize computer systems.
• Ability to write accurate investigative reports.
Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.
• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.
• If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.
Additional Information/Requirements
This position will require night, weekend, and holiday work. It has also been designated as an essential position. Incumbents are expected to work during emergency situations or natural disasters and may be required to work before, during and beyond normal work hours/days.
Incumbents may be exposed to possible hazardous conditions in the field.
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.
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com
Growth Opportunities:
With 12,000 employees across the state DCF promotes opportunities and training for all. Our jobs are among the most challenging, complex, and difficult in State government. They are also among the most rewarding. All employees are encouraged to take advantage of available Department opportunities for advancement and professional development.
About Department of Children and Families:
Mission: The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.
Vision: We are a highly skilled workforce committed to empowering people with complex and varied needs to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their families. In collaboration with community stakeholders, we will deliver world class and continuously improving service focused on providing the people we serve with the level and quality that we would demand and expect for our own families.
Values: A workforce that operates with integrity maintains loyalty to a code of ethics that requires the courage to take responsibility for providing the highest quality of service to the vulnerable. We are a solutions-focused learning organization built on a foundation of transparency in action and accountability of results. Both within the organization and among our stakeholders, we thrive in a culture of respect for diversity of opinion that is nurtured through open communication. High performing and committed, we are unified in our goal of excellence in achieving quality outcomes for those we serve.
To learn more please visit https://www.myflfamilies.com/.
• 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 suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.
• The position will perform all job tasks in accordance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and requirements applicable to state and federal laws or procedures.
• We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.
• Participation in the State of Florida Direct Deposit Program is required as a condition of employment per F.S. 110.113, and enrollment must be completed within the first 30 calendar days of your appointment
SELECTIVE SERVICE: Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.
BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT: It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S.
No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.
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 Show more details...
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Requisition No:
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Children and FamiliesWorking Title:
CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60070243Position Number:
60070243Salary:
$39,600.
08 annually / $1,523.
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Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary
Requisition No:
387763Agency:
Children and FamiliesWorking Title:
CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60070243Position Number:
60070243Salary:
$39,600.
08 annually / $1,523.
08 bi-weeklyPosting Closing Date:
06/30/2021Child Protective InvestigatorDepartment of Children and FamiliesOrange Park, FLOpen CompetitiveThis posting will be used to fill position vacancies in Career Service.
Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy.
MissionThe mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.
Vision:
We are a highly skilled workforce committed to empowering people with complex and varied needs to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their families.
In collaboration with community stakeholders, we will deliver world class and continuously improving service focused... on providing the people we serve with the level and quality that we would demand and expect for our own families.
ValuesA workforce that operates with integrity maintains loyalty to a code of ethics that requires the courage to take responsibility for providing the highest quality of service to the vulnerable.
We are a solutions-focused learning organization built on a foundation of transparency in action and accountability of results.
Both within the organization and among our stakeholders, we thrive in a culture of respect for diversity of opinion that is nurtured through open communication.
High performing and committed, we are unified in our goal of excellence in achieving quality outcomes for those we serve.
To learn more please visithttps:
//www.
myflfamilies.
com/.
How aChild Protective InvestigatorWill Make a Difference:
WHEN SECONDS COUNTA CHILD CANNOT WAIT!!!Children in crisis need quick action from strong, compassionate individuals dedicated to ensuring their safety.
This demanding and challenging career could be your opportunity to speak for those with no voice and fight to help ensure the safety of those who cannot protect themselves.
We are looking for people who are detailed-oriented, possess good decision-making skills, and can thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
When seconds count, your career decision may be the critical difference in the life of a child.
Growth Opportunities:
With 12,000 employees across the state DCF promotes opportunities and training for all.
Our jobs are among the most challenging, complex, and difficult in State government.
They are also among the most rewarding.
All employees are encouraged to take advantage of available Department opportunities for advancement and professional development.
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:
No state income tax for residents of Florida;Annual and Sick Leave benefits;Nine paid holidaysand onePersonal 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 clickwww.
myfrs.
com);Flexible Spending Accounts;Tuition waivers;And more!For a more complete list of benefits, visitwww.
mybenefits.
myflorida.
com.
Responsibilities:
Conducts investigations regarding allegations of abuse, neglect, abandonment and/or special conditions for children;Works closely with law enforcement;Collects information through observation and interviews with the children, parents, relatives, neighbors, and other parties associated with the case, as well as analysis of criminal, past service history and other records;Engages families to understand the family's perspectives about family dynamics, challenges, and solutions, identifies needs and determines the level of intervention needed to include voluntary services or court ordered dependency services;Assesses danger threats, child vulnerabilities and caregiver protective capacities in order to determine whether a child is safe or not safe;Develops with family and other persons as necessary any required present and/or impending danger plans based on analysis of danger threats in operation;Manages and modifies safety plans as necessary during the investigation;Arranges emergency placement for any child that cannot safely remain in the home;Notifies state attorney, law enforcement, child protection team and other required individuals as appropriate;Provides written present and impending danger assessments;Completes Risk Assessment on families investigated and explains risk score to family;Conduct staffing's required for families with risk scores that are High and Very High Risk;Presents safety plan and impending danger assessment at case management case transfer staffing and participates in discussion as to recommended follow-up actions;Provides families with services linkages to agency and community resources based on needs assessment and provides recommendations for development of case plan to Case Manager;Conducts initial/ongoing child present and impending danger assessments;Develops with the family a signed Present Danger Plan and a signed safety plan for any identified threats and interventions;Schedules and gathers information for and participates in case staffing;Prepares appropriate reports/documentation in coordination with Children's Legal Services and provides testimony in court;Maintains thorough documentation in the client records/appropriate information system(s) and maintains organized client files;Reports indication of abuse, neglect and/or abandonment to the Florida Abuse Hotline;Establishes and maintains cooperative and professional working relationships with organizations and other agencies involved with child protective investigations such as community-based providers, Children's Legal Services, law enforcement, medical personnel, schools, and other community/agency resources;Ensures effective communication with deaf or hard-of hearing customers or companions in accordance with the ADA and/or Section 504 and shall manage service records and report this data and any resources and/or training needs to their designated program point of contact.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
EngagingUnderstands and is able to articulate how family engagement is critical to achieving safety, permanency, and well-being.
Understands and appreciates the different views, expertise, and experience of others; takes into account the perspectives of other individualsTeamingUnderstands the need to expand the child's safety network beyond caregivers and to other adults who care about the child and can participate in day to day safety of the child.
AssessingIs able to identify one's own biases and is willing to challenge one's own thinking.
Regularly seeks information from a variety of sources to make and revise assessments.
PlanningConsiders ways to ensure personal safety in addition to safety of children and families during interviews and other meetings.
InterveningUnderstands and is able to articulate what an intervention is, and the variety of interventions CPS might use under which circumstances.
EvaluatingUnderstands and is able to articulate personal responsibility for outcomes in a case.
Domestic ViolenceUnderstands and is able to identify power and control.
Distinguishes domestic violence from other types of violence.
Is able to identify and refer both victims and perpetrators of domestic violence to appropriate services.
Mental HealthCan articulate symptoms of broad mental health diagnostic categories.
Is able to make appropriate referrals for crisis intervention, psychological and psychiatric evaluations.
Substance AbuseDistinguishes between substance use, abuse, and chemical dependency.
Can articulate physical and behavioral warning signs of substance use and abuse.
Administers and/or makes referrals for drug testing as appropriate.
Makes referrals to community and contracted services available to treat substance abuse.
Professional CompetenciesDemonstrates a basic understanding of the following:
Federal and state law, regulations, and rules for the operation of child protection programs.
The statutory responsibility for reporting suspected abuse and neglect.
Roles and responsibilities of participants in the global child welfare system, including children, families, child protection, various courts, and other child/family serving agencies.
Legal definitions and concepts, including ethics, and is able to apply them within the law to casework and judicial process.
Establishes Effective Relationships with ColleaguesFollows policy and proceduresUnderstands the policy requirements of ethical practice and the ramifications to staff and clients when this does not occur.
DocumentingRecords observations accurately as part of case documentation, using specific quotes and precise behavioral descriptions of the danger and its impact on the child.
Prepares clear, accurate, and appropriate written communications or documents.
Prepares court documents such as petitions, affidavits, and court reports.
Managing TimePosition may require on-call hours after normal work schedule to include weekends, overnight on-calls and holidays.
This position has been designated as an essential position.
Incumbents are expected to work during emergency situations or natural disasters and may be required to work before, during and beyond normal work hours/days.
Minimum
Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree.
Bachelor's or master's degree in social work or related field preferred.
(When applying please attach required education, certification, or licensure).
Must obtain provisional Child Welfare Certification from the Florida Certification Board within 12 months after obtaining provisional certification.
All Investigators must maintain certification as a condition of employment.
Information regarding certification can be found at:
Florida Certification BoardValid 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.
The Department provides a Vehicle Insurance Allowance to assist with the cost of insurance coverage due to the use of private vehicle for work purposes.
Ability to attend an8 - 12-week mandatory training course.
This training could be scheduled during day, weekend, and evening hours.
Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.
Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
It is unacceptable to use the statement See Resume in place of entering work history.
If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.
Language proficiency may be considered in the selection process as determined by Agency needs at the time of selection.
May require successful completion of pre-interview assessment or work sample to be eligible for interview.
This position will require night, weekend, and holiday work.
It has also been designated as an essential position.
Incumbents are expected to work during emergency situations or natural disasters and may be required to work before, during and beyond normal work hours/days.
Incumbents may be exposed to possible hazardous conditions in the field.
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 suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.
The position will perform all job tasks in accordance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and requirements applicable to state and federal laws or procedures.
SELECTIVE SERVICE:
Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.
Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire.
For more information, please visit the SSS website:
http:
//www.
sss.
gov.
We hire only U.
S.
citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.
BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT:
It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.
S.
, and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.
S.
No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.
Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.
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.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE.
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes,candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.
Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.
Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere.
All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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387763Agency:
Children and FamiliesWorking Title:
CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60070243Position Number:
60070243Salary:
$39,600.
08 annually / $1,523.
08 bi-weeklyPosting Closing Date:
06/30/2021Child Protective InvestigatorDepartment of Children and FamiliesOrange Park, FLOpen CompetitiveThis posting will be used to fill position vacancies in Career Service.
Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy.
MissionThe mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.
Vision:
We are a highly skilled workforce committed to empowering people with complex and varied needs to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their families.
In collaboration with community stakeholders, we will deliver world class and continuously improving service focused... on providing the people we serve with the level and quality that we would demand and expect for our own families.
ValuesA workforce that operates with integrity maintains loyalty to a code of ethics that requires the courage to take responsibility for providing the highest quality of service to the vulnerable.
We are a solutions-focused learning organization built on a foundation of transparency in action and accountability of results.
Both within the organization and among our stakeholders, we thrive in a culture of respect for diversity of opinion that is nurtured through open communication.
High performing and committed, we are unified in our goal of excellence in achieving quality outcomes for those we serve.
To learn more please visithttps:
//www.
myflfamilies.
com/.
How aChild Protective InvestigatorWill Make a Difference:
WHEN SECONDS COUNTA CHILD CANNOT WAIT!!!Children in crisis need quick action from strong, compassionate individuals dedicated to ensuring their safety.
This demanding and challenging career could be your opportunity to speak for those with no voice and fight to help ensure the safety of those who cannot protect themselves.
We are looking for people who are detailed-oriented, possess good decision-making skills, and can thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
When seconds count, your career decision may be the critical difference in the life of a child.
Growth Opportunities:
With 12,000 employees across the state DCF promotes opportunities and training for all.
Our jobs are among the most challenging, complex, and difficult in State government.
They are also among the most rewarding.
All employees are encouraged to take advantage of available Department opportunities for advancement and professional development.
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:
No state income tax for residents of Florida;Annual and Sick Leave benefits;Nine paid holidaysand onePersonal 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 clickwww.
myfrs.
com);Flexible Spending Accounts;Tuition waivers;And more!For a more complete list of benefits, visitwww.
mybenefits.
myflorida.
com.
Responsibilities:
Conducts investigations regarding allegations of abuse, neglect, abandonment and/or special conditions for children;Works closely with law enforcement;Collects information through observation and interviews with the children, parents, relatives, neighbors, and other parties associated with the case, as well as analysis of criminal, past service history and other records;Engages families to understand the family's perspectives about family dynamics, challenges, and solutions, identifies needs and determines the level of intervention needed to include voluntary services or court ordered dependency services;Assesses danger threats, child vulnerabilities and caregiver protective capacities in order to determine whether a child is safe or not safe;Develops with family and other persons as necessary any required present and/or impending danger plans based on analysis of danger threats in operation;Manages and modifies safety plans as necessary during the investigation;Arranges emergency placement for any child that cannot safely remain in the home;Notifies state attorney, law enforcement, child protection team and other required individuals as appropriate;Provides written present and impending danger assessments;Completes Risk Assessment on families investigated and explains risk score to family;Conduct staffing's required for families with risk scores that are High and Very High Risk;Presents safety plan and impending danger assessment at case management case transfer staffing and participates in discussion as to recommended follow-up actions;Provides families with services linkages to agency and community resources based on needs assessment and provides recommendations for development of case plan to Case Manager;Conducts initial/ongoing child present and impending danger assessments;Develops with the family a signed Present Danger Plan and a signed safety plan for any identified threats and interventions;Schedules and gathers information for and participates in case staffing;Prepares appropriate reports/documentation in coordination with Children's Legal Services and provides testimony in court;Maintains thorough documentation in the client records/appropriate information system(s) and maintains organized client files;Reports indication of abuse, neglect and/or abandonment to the Florida Abuse Hotline;Establishes and maintains cooperative and professional working relationships with organizations and other agencies involved with child protective investigations such as community-based providers, Children's Legal Services, law enforcement, medical personnel, schools, and other community/agency resources;Ensures effective communication with deaf or hard-of hearing customers or companions in accordance with the ADA and/or Section 504 and shall manage service records and report this data and any resources and/or training needs to their designated program point of contact.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
EngagingUnderstands and is able to articulate how family engagement is critical to achieving safety, permanency, and well-being.
Understands and appreciates the different views, expertise, and experience of others; takes into account the perspectives of other individualsTeamingUnderstands the need to expand the child's safety network beyond caregivers and to other adults who care about the child and can participate in day to day safety of the child.
AssessingIs able to identify one's own biases and is willing to challenge one's own thinking.
Regularly seeks information from a variety of sources to make and revise assessments.
PlanningConsiders ways to ensure personal safety in addition to safety of children and families during interviews and other meetings.
InterveningUnderstands and is able to articulate what an intervention is, and the variety of interventions CPS might use under which circumstances.
EvaluatingUnderstands and is able to articulate personal responsibility for outcomes in a case.
Domestic ViolenceUnderstands and is able to identify power and control.
Distinguishes domestic violence from other types of violence.
Is able to identify and refer both victims and perpetrators of domestic violence to appropriate services.
Mental HealthCan articulate symptoms of broad mental health diagnostic categories.
Is able to make appropriate referrals for crisis intervention, psychological and psychiatric evaluations.
Substance AbuseDistinguishes between substance use, abuse, and chemical dependency.
Can articulate physical and behavioral warning signs of substance use and abuse.
Administers and/or makes referrals for drug testing as appropriate.
Makes referrals to community and contracted services available to treat substance abuse.
Professional CompetenciesDemonstrates a basic understanding of the following:
Federal and state law, regulations, and rules for the operation of child protection programs.
The statutory responsibility for reporting suspected abuse and neglect.
Roles and responsibilities of participants in the global child welfare system, including children, families, child protection, various courts, and other child/family serving agencies.
Legal definitions and concepts, including ethics, and is able to apply them within the law to casework and judicial process.
Establishes Effective Relationships with ColleaguesFollows policy and proceduresUnderstands the policy requirements of ethical practice and the ramifications to staff and clients when this does not occur.
DocumentingRecords observations accurately as part of case documentation, using specific quotes and precise behavioral descriptions of the danger and its impact on the child.
Prepares clear, accurate, and appropriate written communications or documents.
Prepares court documents such as petitions, affidavits, and court reports.
Managing TimePosition may require on-call hours after normal work schedule to include weekends, overnight on-calls and holidays.
This position has been designated as an essential position.
Incumbents are expected to work during emergency situations or natural disasters and may be required to work before, during and beyond normal work hours/days.
Minimum
Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree.
Bachelor's or master's degree in social work or related field preferred.
(When applying please attach required education, certification, or licensure).
Must obtain provisional Child Welfare Certification from the Florida Certification Board within 12 months after obtaining provisional certification.
All Investigators must maintain certification as a condition of employment.
Information regarding certification can be found at:
Florida Certification BoardValid 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.
The Department provides a Vehicle Insurance Allowance to assist with the cost of insurance coverage due to the use of private vehicle for work purposes.
Ability to attend an8 - 12-week mandatory training course.
This training could be scheduled during day, weekend, and evening hours.
Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.
Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
It is unacceptable to use the statement See Resume in place of entering work history.
If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.
Language proficiency may be considered in the selection process as determined by Agency needs at the time of selection.
May require successful completion of pre-interview assessment or work sample to be eligible for interview.
This position will require night, weekend, and holiday work.
It has also been designated as an essential position.
Incumbents are expected to work during emergency situations or natural disasters and may be required to work before, during and beyond normal work hours/days.
Incumbents may be exposed to possible hazardous conditions in the field.
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 suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.
The position will perform all job tasks in accordance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and requirements applicable to state and federal laws or procedures.
SELECTIVE SERVICE:
Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.
Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire.
For more information, please visit the SSS website:
http:
//www.
sss.
gov.
We hire only U.
S.
citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.
BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT:
It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.
S.
, and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.
S.
No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.
Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.
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.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE.
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes,candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.
Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.
Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere.
All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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TallahasseeSalary:
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications Show more details...
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posted_at: 21 days agoschedule_type: Full-timesalary: 15 an hour
You MUST apply via People First in order to be considered. It is located in Tallahassee, Florida. Previous applicants need not apply:
https://jobs.myflorida.com/job-invite/802278...
Agency: Children and Families
Working Title: ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY OPS - 60930367
Salary: $15/hr
Posting Closing Date: 05/25/2023
DESCRIPTION:
This is work performing routine clerical and administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments,
You MUST apply via People First in order to be considered. It is located in Tallahassee, Florida. Previous applicants need not apply:
https://jobs.myflorida.com/job-invite/802278...
Agency: Children and Families
Working Title: ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY OPS - 60930367
Salary: $15/hr
Posting Closing Date: 05/25/2023
DESCRIPTION:
This is work performing routine clerical and administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, and providing information to callers.
Prepares and distributes notices and other office correspondence properly and timely. Independently reviews and properly distributes incoming and outgoing mail. Updates the case management system; converts and uploads documents to the case management system in a timely manner to keep the Hearing Officers updated on their cases; records all Petitioner/Respondent contacts in the case management system; keeps email up to date and closes out cases in the case management system.
Answers the telephones, routes calls, takes messages and responds to inquiries from the public, including customers and their legal representatives regarding the hearing process. Accepts verbal hearing requests for a variety of programs, ensuring that all information necessary to file the hearing request has been received.
Other related duties as assigned.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Answers telephone and gives information to callers, takes messages, or transfers calls to appropriate individuals.
Maintains email throughout the day and uploads to case management system.
Opens incoming mail and routes mail to appropriate individuals.
Answers routine correspondence.
Composes and distributes meeting notes, correspondence, and reports.
Locates and attaches appropriate files to incoming correspondence.
Files correspondence and other records electronically.
Makes copies of correspondence and other printed material.
Compiles and maintains lists and records.
Provides customer service.
EXAMPLES OF JOB CHARACTERISTICS:
Communicating With Other Workers
Providing information to supervisors, fellow workers, and subordinates. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.
Communicating With Persons Outside Of the Organization
Communicating with persons outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.
Interacting With Computers
Controlling computer functions by using programs, setting up functions, writing software, or otherwise communicating with computer systems.
Establishing and Maintaining Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, verifying, or processing information or data.
Getting Information Needed to do the Job
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Performing for/Working With Public
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public, including serving persons in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Performing Administrative Activities
Approving requests, handling paperwork, and performing day-to-day administrative tasks.
Documenting/Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in either written form or by electronic/magnetic recording.
Evaluating Information Against Standards
Evaluating information against a set of standards and verifying that it is correct.
EXAMPLES OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Active Listening
Listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate
Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
Writing
Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
Information Organization
Finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information
Service Orientation
Actively looking for ways to help people
Speaking
Talking to others to effectively convey information
Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others
Clerical
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
Computer
Knowledge of computer software including applications
Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services including needs assessment techniques, quality service standards, alternative delivery systems, and customer satisfaction evaluation techniques
Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.
• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.
• If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.
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.
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
Growth Opportunities:
With 12,000 employees across the state DCF promotes opportunities and training for all. Our jobs are among the most challenging, complex, and difficult in State government. They are also among the most rewarding. All employees are encouraged to take advantage of available Department opportunities for advancement and professional development.
Where you will work:
Florida is the only state that borders both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. In other words, no matter where you land in Florida, you’re never more than 60 miles from a body of saltwater.And if the beach isn’t your scene, there are 175 state parks to explore! Meanwhile, Floridians hail from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, and walks of life, making it an incredibly diverse melting pot that many residents and visitors to Florida love. The Sunshine State is a great place to live and work – Come join our team!
About Department of Children and Families:
Mission: The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.
Vision: We are a highly skilled workforce committed to empowering people with complex and varied needs to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their families. In collaboration with community stakeholders, we will deliver world class and continuously improving service focused on providing the people we serve with the level and quality that we would demand and expect for our own families.
Values: A workforce that operates with integrity maintains loyalty to a code of ethics that requires the courage to take responsibility for providing the highest quality of service to the vulnerable. We are a solutions-focused learning organization built on a foundation of transparency in action and accountability of results. Both within the organization and among our stakeholders, we thrive in a culture of respect for diversity of opinion that is nurtured through open communication. High performing and committed, we are unified in our goal of excellence in achieving quality outcomes for those we serve.
To learn more please visit https://www.myflfamilies.com/.
• 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 suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.
• The position will perform all job tasks in accordance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and requirements applicable to state and federal laws or procedures.
We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.
Participation in the State of Florida Direct Deposit Program is required as a condition of employment per F.S. 110.113, and enrollment must be completed within the first 30 calendar days of your appointment.
SELECTIVE SERVICE: Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.
BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT: It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.
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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends
Education:
• High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person Show more details...
https://jobs.myflorida.com/job-invite/802278...
Agency: Children and Families
Working Title: ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY OPS - 60930367
Salary: $15/hr
Posting Closing Date: 05/25/2023
DESCRIPTION:
This is work performing routine clerical and administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, and providing information to callers.
Prepares and distributes notices and other office correspondence properly and timely. Independently reviews and properly distributes incoming and outgoing mail. Updates the case management system; converts and uploads documents to the case management system in a timely manner to keep the Hearing Officers updated on their cases; records all Petitioner/Respondent contacts in the case management system; keeps email up to date and closes out cases in the case management system.
Answers the telephones, routes calls, takes messages and responds to inquiries from the public, including customers and their legal representatives regarding the hearing process. Accepts verbal hearing requests for a variety of programs, ensuring that all information necessary to file the hearing request has been received.
Other related duties as assigned.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Answers telephone and gives information to callers, takes messages, or transfers calls to appropriate individuals.
Maintains email throughout the day and uploads to case management system.
Opens incoming mail and routes mail to appropriate individuals.
Answers routine correspondence.
Composes and distributes meeting notes, correspondence, and reports.
Locates and attaches appropriate files to incoming correspondence.
Files correspondence and other records electronically.
Makes copies of correspondence and other printed material.
Compiles and maintains lists and records.
Provides customer service.
EXAMPLES OF JOB CHARACTERISTICS:
Communicating With Other Workers
Providing information to supervisors, fellow workers, and subordinates. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.
Communicating With Persons Outside Of the Organization
Communicating with persons outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.
Interacting With Computers
Controlling computer functions by using programs, setting up functions, writing software, or otherwise communicating with computer systems.
Establishing and Maintaining Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, verifying, or processing information or data.
Getting Information Needed to do the Job
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Performing for/Working With Public
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public, including serving persons in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Performing Administrative Activities
Approving requests, handling paperwork, and performing day-to-day administrative tasks.
Documenting/Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in either written form or by electronic/magnetic recording.
Evaluating Information Against Standards
Evaluating information against a set of standards and verifying that it is correct.
EXAMPLES OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Active Listening
Listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate
Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
Writing
Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
Information Organization
Finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information
Service Orientation
Actively looking for ways to help people
Speaking
Talking to others to effectively convey information
Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others
Clerical
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
Computer
Knowledge of computer software including applications
Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services including needs assessment techniques, quality service standards, alternative delivery systems, and customer satisfaction evaluation techniques
Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.
• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.
• If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.
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.
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
Growth Opportunities:
With 12,000 employees across the state DCF promotes opportunities and training for all. Our jobs are among the most challenging, complex, and difficult in State government. They are also among the most rewarding. All employees are encouraged to take advantage of available Department opportunities for advancement and professional development.
Where you will work:
Florida is the only state that borders both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. In other words, no matter where you land in Florida, you’re never more than 60 miles from a body of saltwater.And if the beach isn’t your scene, there are 175 state parks to explore! Meanwhile, Floridians hail from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, and walks of life, making it an incredibly diverse melting pot that many residents and visitors to Florida love. The Sunshine State is a great place to live and work – Come join our team!
About Department of Children and Families:
Mission: The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.
Vision: We are a highly skilled workforce committed to empowering people with complex and varied needs to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their families. In collaboration with community stakeholders, we will deliver world class and continuously improving service focused on providing the people we serve with the level and quality that we would demand and expect for our own families.
Values: A workforce that operates with integrity maintains loyalty to a code of ethics that requires the courage to take responsibility for providing the highest quality of service to the vulnerable. We are a solutions-focused learning organization built on a foundation of transparency in action and accountability of results. Both within the organization and among our stakeholders, we thrive in a culture of respect for diversity of opinion that is nurtured through open communication. High performing and committed, we are unified in our goal of excellence in achieving quality outcomes for those we serve.
To learn more please visit https://www.myflfamilies.com/.
• 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 suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.
• The position will perform all job tasks in accordance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and requirements applicable to state and federal laws or procedures.
We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.
Participation in the State of Florida Direct Deposit Program is required as a condition of employment per F.S. 110.113, and enrollment must be completed within the first 30 calendar days of your appointment.
SELECTIVE SERVICE: Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.
BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT: It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.
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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends
Education:
• High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person Show more details...
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