Caseworker (Hillsborough and Polk County)

What You Will Do The AFP Case Worker is a non-exempt position responsible for working with clients with Serious and Persistent Mental Health (SPMI) and Caregivers who provide housing. The AFP Case Worker is accountable for assessing clients, facilitating placement with assigned Caregivers, and monitoring placements on an ongoing basis. The caseworker must travel for home visits in Hillsborough and Polk County. 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 Hillsborough and Polk County 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 $39,000 salary Remote/Hybrid - Must travel throughout Hillsborough and Polk County 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 Mileage reimbursement Continuous training and professional development opportunities 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 Hillsborough and Polk County. Must have a valid driver's license with auto insurance coverage. Background Screening Requirements The organization requires all candidates to successfully complete background screening, including drug screening and applicable motor vehicle checks. Candidates must undergo fingerprinting through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Equal Opportunity Employer Gulf Coast JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Drug-Free Workplace, and E-Verify employer. Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services