Social Worker - Working Title: Community Assistance

Job Title

The position will be responsible for determining eligibility for subsidized housing qualifications/requirements.

Specifically, the selected candidate will work with the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8), Family Unification Program (FUP), Mainstream Program, and other programs to implement all activities associated with providing those services to include but not limited to scheduling appointments, processing program applications, determining income eligibility, prepare and monitoring contracts, preparing weekly and monthly reports.

Additionally, the position will be responsible for assisting implementation of other grants as assigned to include all required documents, maintaining files, and adhering to federal and state grant program regulations.

***This is a temporary grant funded position that is not guaranteed after the grant program concludes.

Illustrative Duties

Screens and interviews applicants for County emergency 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.

May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.

Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.

Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.

Responds to emergency situations.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

High School diploma or GED and five (5) years of experience in Sociology, Social Services, or related field and at least one (1) year of experience in social work or a related area.

OR

Bachelor's degree in Sociology, Social Services, or related field and at least one (1) year of experience in social work or a related area.

A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum requirements.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license at time of hire.

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days and maintain thereafter.

The preferred candidate, having met the requirements, will be bilingual.

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.

Ability to achieve rapport and to establish effective relationships with applicants.

Ability to operate a motorized vehicle.

Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Ability to conduct correspondence and to prepare and submit comprehensive reports.

Ability to submit and maintain accurate records and reports.

Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing to groups and individuals.

Ability to respond to emergency situations.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Ability to work under stressful conditions.

Ability to interact effectively with others.

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. Physical Demands: Sedentary work in an office setting. Ability to see, talk; finger dexterity. Visual acuity (peripheral vision, depth perception) necessary to operate a motorized vehicle. Ability to lift, push, pull and/to carry a minimum of 15 pounds. Ability to look at a computer screen for long periods and operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment requiring hand movement. Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend 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 speak clearly and concisely. 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.

Benefits

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.