Government Operations Consultant Iii

GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III -

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, child care 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.

This is a highly responsible and professional position that will serve as the Designation Specialist on the Substance Use Disorder Licensing team. The position will work with regional licensure staff to ensure regulatory compliance of receiving facilities designated by the Department. It requires independent judgment, initiative, and extraordinary detail orientation. Travel is required for annual trainings and may be needed for monitoring programs or training licensure staff and designated providers.

• Knowledge of behavioral health disorders (substance use, mental health, and co‑occurring disorders).
• Knowledge of current substance use and mental health systems of care.
• Knowledge of methods for compiling, organizing and analyzing data.
• Knowledge of Chapter 397, F.S., and 65D‑30, F.A.C.
• Ability to develop methods for monitoring and evaluating regulatory compliance.
• Ability to analyze and use information to make informed decisions.
• Ability to use computers, Microsoft Office applications, and other position‑required equipment (including the Department’s web‑based licensure system).
• Ability to communicate effectively in a business environment verbally and in writing.
• Ability to utilize problem‑solving techniques.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team depending on the situation.
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work assignments.
• Ability to conduct fact‑finding research.
• Ability to organize data and information into logical format for presentation, reports, documents and other written materials.

• Must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (with a degree in human services, social work, or social sciences) or two to three years’ experience in the substance use treatment field (to substitute for a degree type) or one to three years’ experience in a regulatory or contract auditing position (to substitute for a degree type).
• A Master’s degree in the human services field is preferred, and can substitute for one year of the required experience.
• Applicants must not have any disciplinary actions within the past twelve months.

• Health insurance
• Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurance
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Tuition waiver for public college courses

Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.

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, visit the SSS website: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). .

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 may be required to repay all benefits received depending on the date of your retirement.

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…