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Gulf Coast JFCS

Case Worker- (Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough) - Hybrid

Gulf Coast JFCS, Clearwater, Florida, United States, 34623

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Case Worker- (Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough) - Hybrid Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families?

What You Will Do

Complete a minimum of monthly face‑to‑face home visits in the community, which include but are not limited to assessing the safety and well‑being of enrolled clients, the safety of the home, and compliance with program requirements

Travel to home visits in Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough, and the surrounding counties

Maintain an active caseload/census and electronic health records for assigned clients

Evaluate referred clients for appropriateness of program and refer for services

Establish a rapport with the client, caregiver, family, guardian, significant other, and all service providers connected to the client

Utilize de‑escalation skills and training to ensure client safety, including the development of service and safety plan(s)

Complete agency and funder reports

Perform other duties as assigned

What We Offer

$18.75 per hour

15 PTO Days per year

13 Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Healthcare Concierge

Financial Wellness Program

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with 25% match

Supplementary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Specified Disease insurance

Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Pet, Legal, and Identity Theft programs

Continuous training and professional development opportunities

Mileage Reimbursement

An opportunity to make the world a better place!

What You Will Need

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

Previous experience with Mental Health and/or Substance Abuse

Must obtain and/or maintain CPR and First Aid training and certificate within 90 days of employment

Must participate in all mandatory Department of Children and Families (DCF) and agency training each year

Computer experience, which includes Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Records

Must possess strong oral and written communication skills

Excellent attention to detail and organization skills

Must use personal vehicle to travel to home visits in Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough, and surrounding counties

Must have a valid driver's license with auto insurance coverage

Who We Are From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture, or gender identity. Our programs span a broad spectrum of human services, including behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation, and home care assistance for the elderly. Gulf Coast JFCS offers an opportunity to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelor’s and Master’s level practicum and internships. For license‑eligible candidates, we offer both individual and group supervision from a Board‑Certified qualified supervisor to fulfill state requirements at no cost to the employee. Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, workers’ compensation status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Background Screening Requirements:

It is our policy at Gulf Coast JFCS that any candidate being considered for employment must successfully complete the organization’s background screening requirements, including drug screening and applicable motor vehicle checks. Gulf Coast JFCS is a Florida Care Provider of the Department of Children and Families (DCF), Agency for Health Care (AHCA), and the Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA), which requires all candidates to undergo fingerprinting through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. To learn more about the Clearinghouse, please visit: HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration Gulf Coast JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Drug‑Free Workplace, and E‑Verify employer.

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