Social Worker-Grant Funded- FSS Social Worker- Community Assistance

3 weeks ago

DeLand, United States County of Volusia, FL Full time
Salary: $20.95 - $23.04 Hourly

Location : DeLand, FL

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 23-00798 B

Department: Community Services

Division: Community Assistance

Opening Date: 01/30/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Major Functions

The County of Volusia is seeking a Social Worker: Working Title: FSS Social Worker. The position will report to the FSS Case Worker Supervisor in the Human Services Activity. They will be responsible for case management of Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) households. The candidate will work emergency rental/mortgage and utility cases as needed.

This position is grant-funded, and employment is dependent on funds availability.

Illustrative Duties

(NOTE: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

  • Screens and interviews applicants for County services.
  • Evaluates income, family status and related information.
  • Makes proper disposition or referral of case, on basis of eligibility.
  • Counsels with applicants for assistance to determine eligibility under existing laws and regulations.
  • May occasionally make home visitations.
  • Performs casework services directed toward the returning of participants to self-support and self-care.
  • Acts in a liaison capacity with medical personnel. Interprets policies.
  • Consults with and makes referrals to specialists as may be necessary.
  • Advises clients on a wide variety of social and financial problems arising in conjunction with available social services.
  • Confers with supervisors on difficult assignments.
  • Prepares reports with correspondence on assigned cases and maintains related status records.
Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's in Social Work, Sociology or related field. One (1) year of experience in social work or related area. A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License at the time of hire.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of social work and the recognized casework methods and techniques.
  • Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, and regulations relating to providing public assistance and medical care.
  • Able to achieve rapport and establish effective relationships with applicants, victims, law enforcement officers/agency staff, their relatives, and other interested persons.
  • Great customer service and conflict resolution skills to assist households in crisis situations.
  • Ability to learn and use various client and service-tracking software systems across multiple public assistance programs.
  • Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Able to conduct correspondence and to prepare and submit comprehensive reports.
  • Able to work under stressful conditions.
  • Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs.
ADA REQUIREMENTS:

Environmental Demands: Inside work. Some exposure to inclement weather to include, but not limited to rain, heat, and/or wind.
Sheriff's Office addendum: Routine exposure to crime scenes, which may entail exposure to blood, bodily fluids, odors and fumes.
Physical Demands: Sedentary work. Ability to see, hear, talk; finger dexterity.
Visual acuity (peripheral vision, depth perception) necessary to operate a motorized vehicle.
Accounting/EMS addendum: Light work which may require walking or standing to a significant degree, lifting and carrying up to 15 pounds., Ability to reach, see impressions through the eyes, express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word.
Sheriff's Office addendum: May require ability to traverse undeveloped areas for access to crime victims.
Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend technical documents, rules, guidelines, procedures, instructions, manuals, reports, memos, and letters. Ability to perform basic mathematical computations. Ability to apply rules, policy, and procedures to real life situations. Ability to complete forms. Ability to write letters, summaries, etc., detailing information and data.

Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Veterans' preference in accordance with federal, state, local laws.

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

HEALTH INSURANCE
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account
RETIREMENT
  • Florida Retirement System (FRS)
  • Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP)
  • Deferred Compensation (475 Plan)
SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Cancer Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance

PAID TIME OFF
  • Personal Leave
  • Holidays
  • Bereavement
  • Military


HOLIDAYS
The County of Volusia observes the following holidays annually:
  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King Day
  • Good Friday
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Veterans Day
  • Thanksgiving (and day after)
  • Christmas

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Onsite Wellness/Fitness Center
  • Computer Purchase Program
  • Direct Deposit Payroll


Temporary and intermittent employees are not paid for holidays and are not eligible for benefits.

01

NOTE: Your response to the following supplemental questions must match the information in the work experience section on your application. If your responses do not match, your application will be deemed incomplete and will disqualify you from further consideration.
  • I have read and understand the above statement.


02

Do you possess a current Florida Driver's License?
  • Yes
  • No


03

If you answered NO to the previous question, will you be able to obtain a Florida driver's license at the time of hire if selected for the position?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not Applicable


04

Do you have at least one (1) year of experience in social work or related area?
  • Yes
  • No


05

If you answered yes to the previous questions, please indicate the following:
(1) the number of years,
(2) position title
(3) brief description of your experience and
(4) the name of the agency/organization(s).

If you answered None, please indicate N/A.

06

Do you have a comparable amount of education, training, or experience that may be substituted for the minimum requirements?
  • Yes
  • No
  • No Experience


07

If you answered yes to the previous questions, please indicate the following:
(1) the number of years,
(2) position title
(3) brief description of your experience and
(4) the name of the agency/organization(s).

If you answered None, please indicate N/A.

08

Have you ever worked as a temporary/lease employee for the County of Volusia?
  • Yes
  • No


09

If you answered yes, please indicate when, position title, and department/division. If you answered no please indicate N/A.

10

Where did you hear about this position?
  • County of Volusia website
  • Daytona Beach News Journal
  • ZipRecruiter.com
  • Social Media sites (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Linked In)
  • Other


11

If you answered "other" to the previous question, please indicate which specific source.

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