Human Services Worker - F​/C

human services worker i - f/c -

date: jul 16, 2026

requisition no:879718

agency: children and families

working title: human services worker i - f/c -

position number:

salary: $34,760.00 annually / $1,336.92 - bi-weekly

the florida department of children and families (dcf) is the state of florida’s social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking and public assistance. The agency’s mission 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.

within dcf, the substance abuse and mental health (samh) program office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The office of samh is statutorily responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders.

florida state hospital (fsh) is a mental health treatment facility owned and operated by the state of florida and is part of the department of children and families. The department’s mission 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.”

to be considered for this position responses to the qualifying questions are required and must be verifiable based on your submitted application.

this is a highly responsible and professional position serving as a human services worker i – f/c within the freedom house. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across all sections within the program office. This role requires the use of independent judgment, a proactive approach to responsibilities, and exceptional attention to detail. If you are driven, organized, and thrive in a fast‑paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

• responsible for preserving the rights, safety and security of people served by: observing them:
  • at all times to learn what type of environment and interactions make them feel safe, secure and calm and to identify distressful stimuli or triggers.
  • when providing freedom house coverage.
  • when escorting to and from activities and classes to ensure that they arrive safely.
  • during meals at canteen time or during activities to ensure that they don’t choke or trade food.
• communicating with them:
  • at all times to develop a trusting, caregiver relationship and identify signs of distress or health concerns.
  • during meals at canteen time or during activities to ensure that they don’t choke or trade food.
  • at all times to develop a trusting, caregiver relationship and identify signs of distress or health concerns.
• intervening:
  • to separate them from distressful stimuli and assist in resolving conflict.
  • to ensure that people served are not neglected, abused or exploited; or to ensure that it is reported to the abuse hotline if they are.
  • to ensure safety during medical or disaster emergencies.
  • to ensure safety when a person served is exhibiting a behavior dangerous to self or others, which may involve the use of physical holds.
• responsible for supporting the health and cleanliness of people served by:
  • maintaining a clean environment by making sure the freedom house is cleaned daily.
  • housekeeping tasks such as sweeping, mopping, taking out the trash, and wiping down all tables after classes and ufom.
  • cleaning the coffee pot and preparing coffee daily.
  • organizing snacks and activity items daily. Properly disposing of out-of-date snacks.
• behavior and events related to the well‑being and recovery of people served.
• distressful stimuli and triggers and behaviors that may represent medication side effects.
• location of people served when transporting and during freedom of movement check‑in/out times, as well as during class times with attendance.
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