Social Services Counselor - 67034752

Social Services Counselor -

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) works in partnership with local communities to support people with developmental disabilities in living, learning, and working in their communities. APD provides critical services and support for customers with developmental disabilities to reach their full potential. The Agency serves people with spina bifida, autism, Down syndrome, children ages 3-5 at high risk of developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy, Prader-Willi syndrome, Phelan-McDermid syndrome, and intellectual disabilities.

There is no charge or co-payment for services provided through the Agency.

The hiring salary may exceed the maximum posted salary.

Specific duties and responsibilities include managing a caseload of residents, ensuring their individual needs are consistently assessed and addressed. They advocate on behalf of the residents to support their well-being, rights, and quality of life. The social service counselor also serves as a key liaison, facilitating communication and coordination between residents, the treatment team, and guardians to ensure cohesive and effective support.

Position requirements include a valid Florida Driver's License, a bachelor's degree in a human service field, and certification in Prevention and Safety Strategies, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Direct Care In-Service.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of social services, ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments, track assignments and complete by deadlines, read, teach and implement residents' support plans, formal and informal programs/interventions, assess residents' skills and needs, implement and monitor individual behavioral support plans, keep records of residents' progress, utilize problem-solving techniques, understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures, establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Skills in the use of MS Office Suite software including Word, Outlook and Excel, managing/coordinating multiple high-priority assignments, communicating effectively orally and in writing.