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OPS FAMILY SERVICES COUNSELOR - 64858262

Company: State of Florida
Location: Sarasota
Posted on: May 22, 2023

Job Description:

Requisition No: 798182

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS FAMILY SERVICES COUNSELOR - 64858262

Position Number: 64858262

Salary: $18.90 - $19.10 / hour

Posting Closing Date: 05/14/2023

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County. If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida. We hope you decide to join our team! Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a professional position specializing in counseling, casework, and administrative activities in Child Care Licensing, responsible for inspecting and licensing Family Day Care Homes, Large Family Child Care Homes, and Child Care Facilities within established time frames.

  • Conducts inspections for childcare homes and facilities to monitor compliance with Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Code licensing standards. Maintains tracking system to ensure inspection timeframes are met and the correct number of inspections are completed annually. Sends license invoices and ensures fee collection
  • Processes initial and renewal applications, including background screening clearances and training as required by statute, determines eligibility, and makes recommendations for licensure to supervisor/regional program manager.
  • Investigates complaints on licensed providers and illegal childcare operations. Prepares reports and initiates administrative action as required by statute and/or administrative code.
  • Inputs and updates provider database, CARES, on a regular basis. Archives inspections timely and monitors accuracy of data.
  • Develops professionally by acquiring a proficient working knowledge of the applicable statutes, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and community resources which provide the framework for the childcare regulation program.
  • Provides technical assistance and support to childcare providers to promote sustained compliance with licensing standards and ensures corrective action requirements are met.
  • Attains a high proficiency/skill level as demonstrated through the competent utilization of the program's hardware, software, system applications and web pages.
  • Manages the progressive discipline and administrative action processes, which includes providing timely administrative complaint notifications to providers, keeping the information system current throughout the administrative action process and closing out each action timely and accurately.
  • Responds to telephone and email inquiries and walk-in requests from the public, parents, other agencies, and providers and provides accurate information on childcare programs. Consults with stakeholders and other clients regarding childcare regulation.
  • Responds positively and timely to special assignments and performs other related duties as assigned by the supervisor, Director, or designee.

    Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
    • Interpersonal skills
    • Time management skills
    • Computer skills
    • Ability to use basic office equipment

      Qualifications:

      Minimum -
      • Valid Florida driver's license, or the ability to obtain one
      • Bachelor's degree
        Preferred -
        • Experience conducting inspections in childcare facilities

          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:

          Environmental Health - North

          1001 Sarasota Center Boulevard

          Sarasota, FL 34240

          Incumbent will be required to travel throughout Sarasota County.

          The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

          WHAT BENEFITS ARE APPLICABLE TO OPS EMPLOYEES?

          State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan* - mandatory

          Workers' Compensation - mandatory

          Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) - mandatory

          Deferred Compensation - voluntary

          Employee Assistance Program - voluntary

          WHAT BENEFITS ARE NOT APPLICABLE TO OPS EMPLOYEES?

          Any form of paid leave

          Paid holidays

          Participation in the Florida Retirement System

          Reinstatement rights or retention rights

          APPLICABLE LAWS/RULES:

          Sections 110.131, 110.1315 and 216.011(1)(dd), Florida Statutes

          Rules 60L-33.005 and 60L-34.001, Florida Administrative Code

          Please be advised:

          Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

          This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check.

          Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov

          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 canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

          The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

          Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

          The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

          Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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.

          If there are any problems applying online, please call People First Staffing Administration: (877) 562-7287.

          Service Center hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., ET. TTY users, call (866) 221-0268.

          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.

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