Most recent job postings at VISIT FLORIDA
via LinkedIn posted_at: 10 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
VISIT FLORIDA is looking a team-oriented, results driven professional to join our Accounting team. The Accounting Manager will be responsible for planning, managing, controlling, and reporting on the organization’s general accounting transactions. We welcome a team player who is naturally inquisitive, enjoys interacting with others, and contributing to a fun work environment. This role is... located in our corporate office in Tallahassee, FL. Core VISIT FLORIDA is looking a team-oriented, results driven professional to join our Accounting team. The Accounting Manager will be responsible for planning, managing, controlling, and reporting on the organization’s general accounting transactions. We welcome a team player who is naturally inquisitive, enjoys interacting with others, and contributing to a fun work environment.

This role is... located in our corporate office in Tallahassee, FL.

Core Responsibilities
• Recommend, implement, and maintain financial, and accounting policies and procedures for the organization and ensure compliance in all segments of the organization.
• Manage general accounting operations, approve requests for payment within signatory limit, and review payments requiring executive approval prior to submission for signature.
• Manage the month/year-end closing procedures. Prepare departmental and organization financial statements and review with management.
• Supervise accounting team and assign work to accomplish departmental objectives. Provide training to staff and assist in the investigation and resolution of any issues.
• Monitor and validate the accuracy, integrity, and security of the accounting software.
• Compile and review financial data from prior periods and prepare projections and analyses reports for individual departments and the organization and submit to management.
• Assist with the preparation and completion of the annual budget process, government reports, 990 tax returns and all audits including the annual financial audit, and 401K audit.
• Support the CFO, Director of Accounting and other executive team members, providing special analyses, data compilation, or other financial projects as requested.

Desired Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or relevant field
• 5 + years of accounting experience, with at least 1 + years of supervisory experience
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented critical thinker, with excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong proficiency in accounting software, 10-key, Excel, and Word
• Experience with SalesForce is a plus

You Will Be a Cultural Addition If You
• Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Live the values that drive our business: Make an Impact, Work Purposefully and Live Passionately, Persist
• Embody VISIT FLORIDA’s team principles: Empathy, Respect, Collaboration, Accountability and Fun

The Benefits
• Work with a knowledgeable, high-achieving, passionate, experienced & fun team
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) plan with generous employer match
• Vacation time + volunteer hours

Apply Now

Join us to discover what it is like to be part of a team that promotes the Sunshine State. Apply now: https://www.visitflorida.org/careers. This position is being advertised as open until filled.

VISIT FLORIDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment
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via LinkedIn posted_at: 23 days agoschedule_type: Full-timework_from_home: 1
VISIT FLORIDA shares Florida sunshine with the world. As the state’s official tourism marketing organization, VISIT FLORIDA has been charged with selling an extraordinary vacation product since 1996. As part of our industry sales and servicing team, we are seeking a customer and team-focused individual for our Regional Partnership Manager role. This position will drive new customer growth... retention, and engagement for the tourism and hospitality VISIT FLORIDA shares Florida sunshine with the world. As the state’s official tourism marketing organization, VISIT FLORIDA has been charged with selling an extraordinary vacation product since 1996. As part of our industry sales and servicing team, we are seeking a customer and team-focused individual for our Regional Partnership Manager role. This position will drive new customer growth... retention, and engagement for the tourism and hospitality sector in the Central East Florida* region. Candidates will possess demonstrated success and history of building and maintaining relationships with tourism businesses and selling advertising and marketing programs.

This role is located in Florida and must reside in the regional territory the position services (Orange, Seminole, Lake, Osceola, Brevard, Indian River, Okeechobee, St. Lucie or Martin county). Candidates residing in Orange or Osceola counties are highly preferred.

The Idea Candidate Will Be
• A self-starter and independent learner with a strong interest in learning the business of VISIT FLORIDA. Able to thrive in a fast paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Able to maintain and build relationships with current and potential partners. Have a strong understanding of marketing, sales, and cooperative programs available.
• Able to generate leads with prospective businesses, articulate value of partnership and co-op opportunities, and close sales/secure new business.
• A strong presenter able to represent VISIT FLORIDA at various industry meetings, events, and conferences. Will be able to design speaking materials depending on the type of speaking engagement and audience; has ability to think quickly and speak extemporaneously at times.
• Team player and collaborator with strong communication skills.

Core Responsibilities
• Meet with existing and prospective VISIT FLORIDA Partners (Florida tourism businesses) to build, foster and maintain relationships. Educate Partners on program benefits and services that would benefit the Partner and generate revenue.
• Work diligently to ensure VISIT FLORIDA retains its Partnership base by making monthly renewal/retention calls and identifying new contacts at businesses as needed.
• Develop plans to meet partnership revenue and advertising sales targets. Identify and target immediate and potential revenue opportunities with an established client list while prospecting and developing new relationships to deliver on annual sales targets.
• Represent VISIT FLORIDA by frequently speaking at industry events, meetings, and conferences in the position's respective region.
• Maintain and update information in the Salesforce database relating to Partner accounts, contacts, and key activities to ensure accurate database account management.

Desired Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications or related field
• 5 + years of equivalent work experience
• Experience working with clients in a marketing or membership organization. Experience working with CRM databases, preferably Salesforce.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to identify audience type and message accordingly.
• Ability to articulate membership benefits to potential and existing partners. Strong sales mentality with the ability to reach sales target goals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Must reside in the regional territory the position services. *Central East region: Orange, Seminole, Lake, Osceola, Brevard, Indian River, Okeechobee, St. Lucie, and Martin. Candidates residing in Orange or Osceola counties are highly preferred.

You Will Be a Cultural Addition If You
• Thrive in the fast-paced, dynamic work environment of VISIT FLORIDA
• Live the values that drive our business: Make an Impact, Work Purposefully and Live Passionately, Persist
• Embody VISIT FLORIDA’s team principles: Empathy, Respect, Collaboration, Accountability and Fun

Benefits & Perks
• Opportunity to work remotely (Corporate Office is located in Tallahassee, FL)
• Work with a knowledgeable, high-achieving, passionate, experienced & fun team
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) plan with generous employer match
• Vacation time + volunteer hours

Apply Now

Join us to discover what it is like to be part of a team that promotes the Sunshine State. Apply now: https://www.visitflorida.org/careers. This position is being advertised as open until filled.

VISIT FLORIDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment
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via Lensa posted_at: 6 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST I - 60046210 Date: Apr 26, 2023... Location: FORT WALTON BEACH, FL, US, 32110 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce_operations/human_resource_management/for_job_applicants/e_verify) . Requisition No: 801095 Agency: Children and Families Working Title: ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST I - 60046210 Position Number: 60046210 Salary: ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST I - 60046210

Date: Apr 26, 2023...

Location:

FORT WALTON BEACH, FL, US, 32110

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce_operations/human_resource_management/for_job_applicants/e_verify) .

Requisition No: 801095

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST I - 60046210

Position Number: 60046210

Salary: $31,200 annually / $1,200 bi-weekly

Posting Closing Date: 04/30/2023

Eligibility Specialist

Department of Children and Families

Fort Walton Beach, 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 :

Families in need and in crisis require time sensitive actions from strong, compassionate individuals who are dedicated to assisting the vulnerable and promoting strong self-sufficient families. This demanding and challenging career could be your opportunity to help those in need make a better life for themselves and their families.

Every minute and every case processed count for those who are hungry, caring for others, in need of assistance to provide shelter for loved ones, or just need a helping hand, and your career choice could make a critical difference. However, it makes a tremendous impact on countless lives. If you are interested in making a difference, please join our TEAM!

This position may require face-to-face contact with clients.

How you will make an impact :

The primary function of an Eligibility Specialist involves determining the eligibility of applicants and recipients for public assistance programs. The work performed includes processing data from electronic sources and entering information into a computer-based eligibility system under state and federal requirements. Eligibility workers are expected to handle a high volume of work which is deadline driven. Workers must be able to prioritize, plan and project their work, while remaining flexible to frequent changes in the program policy and/or computer-based systems. The typical duties of a typical day are as follows:
• Interviewing applicants to obtain and verify information needed to determine eligibility for Food Assistance, Medicaid, and Cash Assistance.
• Learning numerous state and federal program regulations, through intensive training prior to full case assignment and then ongoing training thereafter. This work is driven by ongoing reliance on regulations.
• Instructing clients in completion of various forms, and reviewing the applications and forms submitted for completeness and accuracy.
• Determining program eligibility in accordance with current regulations using a computer-based eligibility system. Documents provided by clients are uploaded electronically and converted into images for review and eligibility determination. The Eligibility Specialist must be able to review the images and make a determination based on the information provided.
• Researching information provided by an applicant until satisfactory explanations regarding eligibility status is confirmed.
• Reporting cases where identity theft or fraud is suspected.
• Advising clients of deadlines, time frames, and necessary actions to be taken.
• Working with clients who may not take the necessary actions within the required time frame.
• Establishing and maintaining multiple electronic files and conducting regular reviews and updates.
• Documenting all communications and contacts with clients.
• Managing an electronic caseload that varies based on the community needs, ensuring that accuracy levels are maintained, and cases are processed within the specified time frames set by federal and state regulations.
• Computing and authorizing public assistance benefits based on financial and family status. Reviewing and explaining the monthly benefit amount to the customer.
• Staying current with changes in rules, laws, procedures, etc. that affect timeliness and accuracy.

Qualifications:
• Two years or more of customer service, interviewing, recruiting, investigating, accounting, processing insurance policies or determining eligibility. OR Associate degree, or higher from an accredited college or university, OR 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours can substitute for the experience. (When applying please attach required education, certification, or licensure).
• Ability to attend an 8 - 12-week mandatory training course.
• Incumbents may be eligible for telework if they are employed with the department for a minimum of three months, have completed training, and meet or exceed all performance expectations.

Additional Information/Requirements:

All eligible candidates will be required to complete a skills assessment to include the following tests, which requires successful completion for advancement to the next step in the hiring process: Within 3 days of the link being sent by email, the assessment must be completed.
• Typing (TT) – A test of typing speed, measuring both speed and accuracy with aminimum 20 words per minute
• Basic Competency (CBST) – A test of basic math, verbal, and communication skills, designed to assess job readiness and trainability.
• Computer Skills (CLIK) – A basic computer literacy test, assessing knowledge of internet browsers, email, chat, and word processing.

Language proficiency may be considered in the selection process as determined by Agency needs at the time of selection.

Incumbents may be expected to work during emergency situations or natural disasters.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Apply the laws, rules, and regulations governing eligibility and grant determination for multiple public assistance programs and the case administration of these programs.
• Communicate with others to obtain and verify information concerning eligibility.
• Detect and evaluate potential fraudulent situations.
• Analyze and interpret written, numerical, and verbal data from various sources.
• Enter data accurately into a computerized system.
• Navigate through computer screens, complete, and review basic computer documents and other forms.
• Plan and organize caseload to ensure work is completed in accordance with regulations relating to eligibility and timeliness.
• Read, understand, apply complicated and detailed regulations, and policy directives.
• Perform a variety of mathematical computations accurately and rapidly.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the public and staff.
• Use computers and related software packages.
• Follow written and oral directions and instructions.

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. (https://www.visitflorida.com/en-us/travel-ideas/10-florida-facts.html#:~:text=It's%20the%20only%20state%20that,of%20any%20state%20in%20America.) 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 employmentper 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.

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 and check for outstanding overpayments 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 (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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Nearest Major Market:Palm Coast
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via Lensa posted_at: 6 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST I - 60037373 Date: Apr 26, 2023... Location: JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32207 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce_operations/human_resource_management/for_job_applicants/e_verify) . Requisition No: 801109 Agency: Children and Families Working Title: ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST I - 60037373 Position Number: 60037373 Salary: ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST I - 60037373

Date: Apr 26, 2023...

Location:

JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32207

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce_operations/human_resource_management/for_job_applicants/e_verify) .

Requisition No: 801109

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST I - 60037373

Position Number: 60037373

Salary: $31,200 annually / $1,200 bi-weekly

Posting Closing Date: 05/14/2023

Eligibility Specialist

Department of Children and Families

Jacksonville, Florida

Open Competitive

This posting will be used to fill position vacancies in Career Service.

Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy.

What you will do :

Families in need and in crisis require time sensitive actions from strong, compassionate individuals who are dedicated to assisting the vulnerable and promoting strong self-sufficient families. This demanding and challenging career could be your opportunity to help those in need make a better life for themselves and their families.

Every minute and every case processed count for those who are hungry, caring for others, in need of assistance to provide shelter for loved ones, or just need a helping hand, and your career choice could make a critical difference. However, it makes a tremendous impact on countless lives. If you are interested in making a difference, please join our TEAM!

This position may require face-to-face contact with clients.

How you will make an impact :

The primary function of an Eligibility Specialist involves determining the eligibility of applicants and recipients for public assistance programs. The work performed includes processing data from electronic sources and entering information into a computer-based eligibility system under state and federal requirements. Eligibility workers are expected to handle a high volume of work which is deadline driven. Workers must be able to prioritize, plan and project their work, while remaining flexible to frequent changes in the program policy and/or computer-based systems. The typical duties of a typical day are as follows:
• Interviewing applicants to obtain and verify information needed to determine eligibility for Food Assistance, Medicaid, and Cash Assistance.
• Learning numerous state and federal program regulations, through intensive training prior to full case assignment and then ongoing training thereafter. This work is driven by ongoing reliance on regulations.
• Instructing clients in completion of various forms, and reviewing the applications and forms submitted for completeness and accuracy.
• Determining program eligibility in accordance with current regulations using a computer-based eligibility system. Documents provided by clients are uploaded electronically and converted into images for review and eligibility determination. The Eligibility Specialist must be able to review the images and make a determination based on the information provided.
• Researching information provided by an applicant until satisfactory explanations regarding eligibility status is confirmed.
• Reporting cases where identity theft or fraud is suspected.
• Advising clients of deadlines, time frames, and necessary actions to be taken.
• Working with clients who may not take the necessary actions within the required time frame.
• Establishing and maintaining multiple electronic files and conducting regular reviews and updates.
• Documenting all communications and contacts with clients.
• Managing an electronic caseload that varies based on the community needs, ensuring that accuracy levels are maintained, and cases are processed within the specified time frames set by federal and state regulations.
• Computing and authorizing public assistance benefits based on financial and family status. Reviewing and explaining the monthly benefit amount to the customer.
• Staying current with changes in rules, laws, procedures, etc. that affect timeliness and accuracy.

Qualifications:
• Two years or more of customer service, interviewing, recruiting, investigating, accounting, processing insurance policies or determining eligibility. OR Associate degree, or higher from an accredited college or university, OR 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours can substitute for the experience. (When applying please attach required education, certification, or licensure).
• Ability to attend an 8 - 12-week mandatory training course.
• Incumbents may be eligible for telework if they are employed with the department for a minimum of three months, have completed training, and meet or exceed all performance expectations.

Additional Information/Requirements:

All eligible candidates will be required to complete a skills assessment to include the following tests, which requires successful completion for advancement to the next step in the hiring process: Within 3 days of the link being sent by email, the assessment must be completed.
• Typing (TT) – A test of typing speed, measuring both speed and accuracy with aminimum 20 words per minute
• Basic Competency (CBST) – A test of basic math, verbal, and communication skills, designed to assess job readiness and trainability.
• Computer Skills (CLIK) – A basic computer literacy test, assessing knowledge of internet browsers, email, chat, and word processing.

Language proficiency may be considered in the selection process as determined by Agency needs at the time of selection.

Incumbents may be expected to work during emergency situations or natural disasters.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Apply the laws, rules, and regulations governing eligibility and grant determination for multiple public assistance programs and the case administration of these programs.
• Communicate with others to obtain and verify information concerning eligibility.
• Detect and evaluate potential fraudulent situations.
• Analyze and interpret written, numerical, and verbal data from various sources.
• Enter data accurately into a computerized system.
• Navigate through computer screens, complete, and review basic computer documents and other forms.
• Plan and organize caseload to ensure work is completed in accordance with regulations relating to eligibility and timeliness.
• Read, understand, apply complicated and detailed regulations, and policy directives.
• Perform a variety of mathematical computations accurately and rapidly.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the public and staff.
• Use computers and related software packages.
• Follow written and oral directions and instructions.

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. (https://www.visitflorida.com/en-us/travel-ideas/10-florida-facts.html#:~:text=It's%20the%20only%20state%20that,of%20any%20state%20in%20America.) 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 employmentper 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.

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 and check for outstanding overpayments 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 (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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Nearest Major Market:Jacksonville
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via FSAE Career Headquarters posted_at: 17 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
VISIT FLORIDA shares Florida sunshine with the world. As the state’s official tourism marketing organization, VISIT FLORIDA has been charged with selling an extraordinary vacation product since 1996. As part of our industry sales and servicing team, we are seeking a customer and team-focused individual with experience driving new customer growth, retention, and engagement for the tourism and... hospitality sector in the Central East Florida* region. VISIT FLORIDA shares Florida sunshine with the world. As the state’s official tourism marketing organization, VISIT FLORIDA has been charged with selling an extraordinary vacation product since 1996. As part of our industry sales and servicing team, we are seeking a customer and team-focused individual with experience driving new customer growth, retention, and engagement for the tourism and... hospitality sector in the Central East Florida* region. Candidates will possess demonstrated success and history of building and maintaining relationships with tourism businesses and selling advertising and marketing programs.

This role is located in Florida and must reside in the regional territory the position services (Orange, Seminole, Lake, Osceola, Brevard, Indian River, Okeechobee, St. Lucie or Martin country). Candidates residing in Orange or Osceola counties are highly preferred.

The idea candidate will be:
• A self-starter and independent learner with a strong interest in learning the business of VISIT FLORIDA. Able to thrive in a fast paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Able to maintain and build relationships with current and potential partners. Have a strong understanding of marketing, sales, and cooperative programs available.
• Able to generate leads with prospective businesses, articulate value of partnership and co-op opportunities, and close sales/secure new business.
• A strong presenter able to represent VISIT FLORIDA at various industry meetings, events, and conferences. Will be able to design speaking materials depending on the type of speaking engagement and audience; has ability to think quickly and speak extemporaneously at times.
• Team player and collaborator with strong communication skills.

Core Responsibilities:
• Meet with existing and prospective VISIT FLORIDA Partners (Florida tourism businesses) to build, foster and maintain relationships. Educate Partners on program benefits and services that would benefit the Partner and generate revenue.
• Work diligently to ensure VISIT FLORIDA retains its Partnership base by making monthly renewal/retention calls and identifying new contacts at businesses as needed.
• Develop plans to meet partnership revenue and advertising sales targets. Identify and target immediate and potential revenue opportunities with an established client list while prospecting and developing new relationships to deliver on annual sales targets.
• Represent VISIT FLORIDA by frequently speaking at industry events, meetings, and conferences in the position's respective region.
• Maintain and update information in the Salesforce database relating to Partner accounts, contacts, and key activities to ensure accurate database account management.

You will be a cultural addition if you:
• Thrive in the fast-paced, dynamic work environment of VISIT FLORIDA
• Live the values that drive our business: Make an Impact, Work Purposefully and Live Passionately, Persist
• Embody VISIT FLORIDA’s team principles: Empathy, Respect, Collaboration, Accountability and Fun

Benefits & Perks:
• Opportunity to work remotely (Corporate Office is located in Tallahassee, FL)
• Work with a knowledgeable, high-achieving, passionate, experienced & fun team
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) plan with generous employer match Vacation time + volunteer hours

Desired Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications or related field
• 5 + years of equivalent work experience
• Experience working with clients in a marketing or membership organization. Experience working with CRM databases, preferably Salesforce.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to identify audience type and message accordingly.
• Ability to articulate membership benefits to potential and existing partners. Strong sales mentality with the ability to reach sales target goals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Must reside in the regional territory the position services. *Central East region: Orange, Seminole, Lake, Osceola, Brevard, Indian River, Okeechobee, St. Lucie, and Martin. Candidates residing in Orange or Osceola counties are highly preferred
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ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST I - 60062795 Date: May 2, 2023... Location: FT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33309 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce_operations/human_resource_management/for_job_applicants/e_verify) . Requisition No: 801542 Agency: Children and Families Working Title: ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST I - 60062795 Position Number: 60062795 Salary: ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST I - 60062795

Date: May 2, 2023...

Location:

FT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33309

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce_operations/human_resource_management/for_job_applicants/e_verify) .

Requisition No: 801542

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST I - 60062795

Position Number: 60062795

Salary: agency to update

Posting Closing Date: 05/09/2023

Eligibility Specialist

Department of Children and Families

Broward County, Florida

Open Competitive

This posting will be used to fill position vacancies in Career Service.

Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy.

What you will do :

Families in need and in crisis require time sensitive actions from strong, compassionate individuals who are dedicated to assisting the vulnerable and promoting strong self-sufficient families. This demanding and challenging career could be your opportunity to help those in need make a better life for themselves and their families.

Every minute and every case processed count for those who are hungry, caring for others, in need of assistance to provide shelter for loved ones, or just need a helping hand, and your career choice could make a critical difference. However, it makes a tremendous impact on countless lives. If you are interested in making a difference, please join our TEAM!

This position may require face-to-face contact with clients.

How you will make an impact :

The primary function of an Eligibility Specialist involves determining the eligibility of applicants and recipients for public assistance programs. The work performed includes processing data from electronic sources and entering information into a computer-based eligibility system under state and federal requirements. Eligibility workers are expected to handle a high volume of work which is deadline driven. Workers must be able to prioritize, plan and project their work, while remaining flexible to frequent changes in the program policy and/or computer-based systems. The typical duties of a typical day are as follows:
• Interviewing applicants to obtain and verify information needed to determine eligibility for Food Assistance, Medicaid, and Cash Assistance.
• Learning numerous state and federal program regulations, through intensive training prior to full case assignment and then ongoing training thereafter. This work is driven by ongoing reliance on regulations.
• Instructing clients in completion of various forms, and reviewing the applications and forms submitted for completeness and accuracy.
• Determining program eligibility in accordance with current regulations using a computer-based eligibility system. Documents provided by clients are uploaded electronically and converted into images for review and eligibility determination. The Eligibility Specialist must be able to review the images and make a determination based on the information provided.
• Researching information provided by an applicant until satisfactory explanations regarding eligibility status is confirmed.
• Reporting cases where identity theft or fraud is suspected.
• Advising clients of deadlines, time frames, and necessary actions to be taken.
• Working with clients who may not take the necessary actions within the required time frame.
• Establishing and maintaining multiple electronic files and conducting regular reviews and updates.
• Documenting all communications and contacts with clients.
• Managing an electronic caseload that varies based on the community needs, ensuring that accuracy levels are maintained, and cases are processed within the specified time frames set by federal and state regulations.
• Computing and authorizing public assistance benefits based on financial and family status. Reviewing and explaining the monthly benefit amount to the customer.
• Staying current with changes in rules, laws, procedures, etc. that affect timeliness and accuracy.
• $1,200.00 bi-weekly, Competitive Area Differential $36.80 bi-weekly

Qualifications:
• Two years or more of customer service, interviewing, recruiting, investigating, accounting, processing insurance policies or determining eligibility. OR Associate degree, or higher from an accredited college or university, OR 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours can substitute for the experience. (When applying please attach required education, certification, or licensure).
• Ability to attend an 8 - 12-week mandatory training course.
• Incumbents may be eligible for telework if they are employed with the department for a minimum of three months, have completed training, and meet or exceed all performance expectations.

Additional Information/Requirements:

All eligible candidates will be required to complete a skills assessment to include the following tests, which requires successful completion for advancement to the next step in the hiring process: Within 3 days of the link being sent by email, the assessment must be completed.
• Typing (TT) – A test of typing speed, measuring both speed and accuracy with aminimum 20 words per minute
• Basic Competency (CBST) – A test of basic math, verbal, and communication skills, designed to assess job readiness and trainability.
• Computer Skills (CLIK) – A basic computer literacy test, assessing knowledge of internet browsers, email, chat, and word processing.

Language proficiency may be considered in the selection process as determined by Agency needs at the time of selection.

Incumbents may be expected to work during emergency situations or natural disasters.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Apply the laws, rules, and regulations governing eligibility and grant determination for multiple public assistance programs and the case administration of these programs.
• Communicate with others to obtain and verify information concerning eligibility.
• Detect and evaluate potential fraudulent situations.
• Analyze and interpret written, numerical, and verbal data from various sources.
• Enter data accurately into a computerized system.
• Navigate through computer screens, complete, and review basic computer documents and other forms.
• Plan and organize caseload to ensure work is completed in accordance with regulations relating to eligibility and timeliness.
• Read, understand, apply complicated and detailed regulations, and policy directives.
• Perform a variety of mathematical computations accurately and rapidly.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the public and staff.
• Use computers and related software packages.
• Follow written and oral directions and instructions.

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. (https://www.visitflorida.com/en-us/travel-ideas/10-florida-facts.html#:~:text=It's%20the%20only%20state%20that,of%20any%20state%20in%20America.) 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 employmentper 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.

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 and check for outstanding overpayments 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 (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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Nearest Major Market:Fort LauderdaleNearest Secondary Market:Miami
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ADULT PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60070062 Date: Apr 25, 2023... Location: FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34950 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce_operations/human_resource_management/for_job_applicants/e_verify) . Requisition No: 800993 Agency: Children and Families Working Title: ADULT PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60070062 Position Number: 60070062 Salary: ADULT PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60070062

Date: Apr 25, 2023...

Location:

FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34950

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce_operations/human_resource_management/for_job_applicants/e_verify) .

Requisition No: 800993

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: ADULT PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60070062

Position Number: 60070062

Salary: $33,783.62 annually (may be negotiable based on experience, education, and training)

Posting Closing Date: 05/05/2023

Adult Protective Investigator

Department of Children and Families

Fort Pierce, Florida

Covering Martin, Okeechobee, St. Lucie and Indian River Counties

Open Competitive

This posting will be used to fill position vacancies in Career Service.

Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy.

What you will do :

This professional position investigates allegations of abuse, neglect, self-neglect and financial exploitation against vulnerable adults and the mitigation of the risk factors involved. Clients served include those residing in the community and alternative care facilities. Vulnerable adults 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 adults who cannot protect themselves and fight to help ensure their safety and independence.

How you will make an impact :
• Conduct investigations regarding allegations of abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, or self-neglect of vulnerable adults
• Work closely with law enforcement and partner agencies such as the Department of Elder Affairs, Agency for Persons with Disabilities, and the Agency for Health Care Administration
• Collect information through observation and interviews with the vulnerable adults, relatives, and other parties associated with the case, as well as analysis of criminal, past service history and other records
• Identify the service needs of the vulnerable adult and determines the level of intervention needed to include voluntary services or court ordered protective services
• Assess the mental capacity of the vulnerable adult, danger threats, vulnerabilities, and caregiver capacities in order to determine whether a vulnerable adult is safe or not safe
• Assist victims with temporary emergency shelter placement and other emergency services
• Notify state attorney, law enforcement, state agencies and other required individuals as appropriate
• Provide vulnerable adults with service linkages to agency and community resources
• Establish and maintains working relationships with organizations involved with adult protective investigations such as community services, advocacy groups, law enforcement, medical personnel, schools, and other community resources.

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.
• 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 employment 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 a 4 - 8-week mandatory training course that 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.

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.

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. (https://www.visitflorida.com/en-us/travel-ideas/10-florida-facts.html#:~:text=It's%20the%20only%20state%20that,of%20any%20state%20in%20America.) 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 employmentper 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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Nearest Major Market:Port Saint Lucie
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INSPECTOR SPECIALIST - SES - 60004752 Date: Apr 27, 2023... Location: TAMPA, FL, US, 33612 TAMPA, FL, US, 33672 TAMPA, FL, US, 33619 TAMPA, FL, US, 33605 TAMPA, FL, US, 33626 TAMPA, FL, US, 33634 TAMPA, FL, US, 33604 TAMPA, FL, US, 33611 TAMPA, FL, US, 33609 TAMPA, FL, US, 33625 TAMPA, FL, US, 33617 TAMPA, FL, US, 33606 TAMPA, FL, US, 33618 TAMPA, FL, US, 33620 TAMPA, FL, US, 33602 TAMPA, FL, US, 33637 TAMPA, FL, US, 33615 TAMPA, FL, US, 34748 INSPECTOR SPECIALIST - SES - 60004752

Date: Apr 27, 2023...

Location:

TAMPA, FL, US, 33612 TAMPA, FL, US, 33672 TAMPA, FL, US, 33619 TAMPA, FL, US, 33605 TAMPA, FL, US, 33626 TAMPA, FL, US, 33634 TAMPA, FL, US, 33604 TAMPA, FL, US, 33611 TAMPA, FL, US, 33609 TAMPA, FL, US, 33625 TAMPA, FL, US, 33617 TAMPA, FL, US, 33606 TAMPA, FL, US, 33618 TAMPA, FL, US, 33620 TAMPA, FL, US, 33602 TAMPA, FL, US, 33637 TAMPA, FL, US, 33615 TAMPA, FL, US, 34748 TAMPA, FL, US, 33680 TAMPA, FL, US, 33610 TAMPA, FL, US, 33607 TAMPA, FL, US, 33614 TAMPA, FL, US, 33616 TAMPA, FL, US, 33613

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce_operations/human_resource_management/for_job_applicants/e_verify) .

Requisition No: 796803

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: INSPECTOR SPECIALIST - SES - 60004752

Position Number: 60004752

Salary: $47,500.18

Posting Closing Date: 05/10/2023

This investigator position is a SES position within the Office of Inspector General located in Tampa, Florida. The incumbent is responsible for conducting investigations under the supervision of the Chief of Investigations pertaining to employee misconduct, fraud, waste, or abuse involving the Department of Children and Families. Duties include conducting investigations either independently or jointly with law enforcement; interpreting violations of laws, rules, policies, or procedures; conducting interviews of witnesses and subjects; obtaining sworn statements; obtaining evidence/documents; conducting reviews and analysis of documents; preparing written reports of investigation; traveling in-state as necessary; performing other related duties as required.

SELECTION CRITERIA:
• A four-year (Bachelor's) degree from an accredited college or university or relevant investigative experience as determined by OIG management.
• Three or more years of investigative experience, preferably with at least one of those years being in an Inspector General's Office, Internal Affairs, or similar/equivalent environment (i.e., conducting investigations involving an agency's or organization's employees).
• Experience conducting one or more of the following types of investigations:

a. Criminal

b. Sexual Harassment

c. Discrimination

d. Whistle-blower

e. Administrative
• Experience conducting interviews of complainants, witnesses, and subjects of an investigation and obtaining sworn statements.
• Experience writing investigative findings/reports.
• Experience identifying, collecting, and preserving evidence.
• Experience interpreting violations of laws, rules, policies, or procedures.
• Must be able to obtain a Florida Notary Public (must be or become a Florida resident).
• Experience working with computer-based software, such as word-processing, database, and spreadsheet applications.

NOTE: Preference will be given to applicants having the following designations: Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Inspector General Investigator (CIGI), or Certified Inspector General (CIG).

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.

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. (https://www.visitflorida.com/en-us/travel-ideas/10-florida-facts.html#:~:text=It's%20the%20only%20state%20that,of%20any%20state%20in%20America.) 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.

Nearest Major Market:Tampa
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Requisition No: 800839 Agency: Department of Health... Working Title: NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 64004822 1 Position Number: 64004822 Salary: $1,200.00-2,133.08 Bi Weekly Posting Closing Date: 05/08/2023 Your Specific Responsibilities: • Performs nutritional assessments on prenatal, postpartum, breastfeeding women, infants and children from birth to five years of age. • Provides evidence-based nutrition counseling to prenatal, postpartum, breastfeeding Requisition No: 800839

Agency: Department of Health...

Working Title: NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 64004822 1

Position Number: 64004822

Salary: $1,200.00-2,133.08 Bi Weekly

Posting Closing Date: 05/08/2023

Your Specific Responsibilities:
• Performs nutritional assessments on prenatal, postpartum, breastfeeding women, infants and children from birth to five years of age.
• Provides evidence-based nutrition counseling to prenatal, postpartum, breastfeeding women, infants and children from birth to five years of age.
• Determines nutritional risk factors and eligibility for potential clients in the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program.
• Performs anthropometrics (heights and weights) and hematological testing as needed on Women, Infants and Children.
• Accurately documents assessments, care plans, notes into the electronic medical record.
• Promotes WIC though participation in community outreach events.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Knowledge of evidence-based nutrition principles
• Nutritional assessment skills
• Individual nutritional counseling skills
• Setting specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timed (SMART) client-centered goal
• Nutrition documentation in narrative and Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan (SOAP) format
• Problem solving
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Customer service skills
• Knowledge of computer for data entry, Microsoft Office software, electronic medical record

Qualifications:
• Requires, at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with the major course of study in nutritional science, community nutrition, clinical nutrition or dietetics in accordance with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Association and Florida Chapter 468.
• Requires travel in various clinic locations and other community partners in Brevard County throughout the day.
• Must be willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours in the event of an emergency. This includes emergency duties including, but not limited to, response to threats involving any disaster, man-made or natural.
• Willing to perform anthropometrics and finger sticks on a child

Preferred -
• Prefers work experience providing nutrition counseling.
• Prefer experience working in WIC.
• Prefer the ability to fluently read, write, and speak both English and Spanish or Creole.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

Titusville, FL https://www.visitflorida.com/places-to-go/central-east/titusville/

The 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:
• 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, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com
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• Employed Opportunity • Anticipated call coverage 1:2 • Office Space Available • Employed Opportunity
• Anticipated call coverage 1:2
• Office Space Available
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