OPS HUMAN SERVICES COUNSELOR III - 50556051 Date: Feb 21, 2025 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce\_operations/human\_resource\_management/for\_job\_applicants/e\_verify) . Requisition No: 847421 Agency: Veterans Affairs Working Title: OPS HUMAN SERVICES COUNSELOR III - 50556051 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 50556051 Salary: $18.23/hr. Posting Closing Date: 03/06/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) Requisition #847421 OPS (Temporary) Human Services Counselor III Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs Alwyn C. Cashe State Veterans Nursing Home Orlando, Orange County Hourly Rate $18.23 Paid Bi-weekly **Other vacant OPS Human Services Program Counselor III shifts may be filled from this advertisement within Six (6) months of the closing date.** MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: + Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills + Must be fluent in the English language: reading, writing, speaking + Must be willing and able to work weekends and holidays if needed + Must have basic computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, and Word) and electronic medical records + Successful completion of the employment screening process to include, but not limited to, drug test and national background investigation PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:‎ + Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (Direct experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year for year basis) + Experience with Medicaid eligibility in a long-term care facility + One year of experience in a health care setting as a social worker POSITION DESCRIPTION: The incumbent works under the supervision of the Business Manager and is responsible to provide social services to ‎meet the individual needs of residents. + Complete intake forms on all residents upon admissions + Provide knowledge of Medicaid benefits to residents + Coordinate and complete assessment appointments + Track progress and renewals for new residents and existing residents + Complete and submit Medicaid applications and renewal applications + Prepare monthly reports for billing + Complete documentation gathering, faxing, scanning and copying + Perform other duties as assigned. This is an OPS (Temporary) Position. 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. Location: ORLANDO, FL, US, 32814 Nearest Major Market:Orlando