SOCIAL SERVICES COUNSELOR - 60006391 (CHATTAHOOCHEE, FL, US, 32324)

Requisition No: 701902  Agency: Children and Families Working Title: SOCIAL SERVICES COUNSELOR - 60006391 Position Number: 60006391  Salary:  $38,000.04  Posting Closing Date: 08/21/2022  WORKING TITLE: Social Services Counselor POSITION NUMBER: 60006391 SHIFT: Day FLORIDA STATE HOSPITAL IS A TOBACCO FREE FACILITY 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 check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.  This is general work as a counselor for all counseling occupations not listed separately.  Some positions in this occupation may be responsible for coordinating work and supervising employees. EXAMPLES OF WORK Functions as the Civil and Forensic Liaisons between Florida State Hospital and the court system, mental health centers, other agencies (including Agency for Persons with Disabilities), and Department of Children and Families Continuity of Care Management System.   Maintains appropriate cooperative relationships with other disciplines, including, but not limited to, working closely with Social Services Management Team, Hospital Legal, Social Services staff, Civil and Forensic Liaisons, Benefits Coordinator, SVPP Coordinator, court systems, mental health centers, other agencies (including Agency for Persons with Disabilities), and Department of Children and Families Continuity of Care Management System to ensure the development of appropriate discharge planning/aftercare of residents state-wide while promoting the practice of cooperative team work in the work place.   Ensures chosen discharge facilities meet licensure requirements according to AHCA standards.   Coordinates discharges by scheduling all aftercare appointments to promote continuity of care.   Assists with securing identification documents including taking to local driver's license office to have identification cards made.  Completes requests for funding to payment of identification cards.   Reviews discharge summary with resident and facility representative.  Completes all required discharge paperwork by obtaining signatures and completes satisfaction surveys with residents.  Completes post discharge surveys to ensure continuity of care.   Utilizes social work knowledge and skills to assist unit social service staff in expediting "stat" discharges as indicated or assigned by supervisor.   Position may maintain a caseload in a unit in the event of need.  This will require that the position provide social services, counseling guidance, and discharge planning (i.e., identifying alternative living environments, securing financial benefits, identifying barriers to discharge, etc.) with individuals with acute or chronic mental disabilities, who are emotionally disturbed, indigent, or assigned a legal status of civil and ex-forensic.  Participates on monthly contact with case management and interact with Community Case Managers and Forensic Specialists during case management visits to maintain effective working relationships, and to develop Discharge Plans and Conditional Release Plans.    If carrying a caseload, the position will complete all necessary social services progress notes and assessments to include Comprehensive Psychosocial summaries, Baker Act Summaries, Advance Directive documents, and other documents associated with discharge planning in a timely manner, ensuring that Quality Assurance requirements are met, and Continuity of Care plans for residents being discharged are arranged.  Represents the unit and social services department at legal hearings (if applicable).  Maintains assessments in compliance with Department of Children and Families, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitive Facilities, Performance Improvement and Planning, and Florida State Hospital Operating Procedures.    EXAMPLES OF JOB CHARACTERISTICS Establishing and Maintaining Relationships Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others. Assisting and Caring for Others