Human Services Counselor

Responsibilities

• Establish a trusting relationship with culturally diverse families by initiating and maintaining regular client contact.
• Provide Case Management to pregnant women and infants referred to the Healthy Start Program.
• Provide face to face contact with clients either in the OB provider’s office or in the client’s residence.
• Provide Parenting Education one on one with clients.
• Provide Breastfeeding Education and Tobacco Cessation Education to individual clients.
• Document all client contact information in the web-based computer application known as the Well Family System.
• Provide referrals to community resources to supplement Healthy Start services.

• Experience in Counseling techniques and strategies
• Experience working with pregnant women and children.
• Problem solving skills related to advancing client self-sufficiency.
• Ability to work well with others as a team.
• Computer skills: competency and experience.
• Experience in interviewing and assessing to determine the needs of the client.
• Knowledge of community resources.

Minimum:

• Valid Florida Driver's License
• At least 1 year experience working with high-risk pregnant women and/or families
• Must have reliable and dependable transportation every day for home visitation purposes

Preferred:

• 1 to 3 years of experience working with families
• 1 to 3 years home visiting experience
• 1 to 3 years case management experience
• Bilingual with fluency in English and Spanish
• Associate's Degree or Higher in psychology, Social Work or related field

Mid-County Health Center: 8751 Ulmerton Rd, Largo, FL 33771

• 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

Background check and drug screening required. Social Security Number required for verification. I-9 and E-Verify conducted. Security background check necessary for safety-sensitive positions.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Veterans Preference applies as per Chapter 295, Florida Statutes. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission.

People First Service Center  Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.