COMMUNITY OUTREACH SPECIALIST

Requisition No: 878323


Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Working Title: COMMUNITY OUTREACH SPECIALIST - 67016682

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 67016682


Salary: $42,561.57 to $46,000.00 Annually


Posting Closing Date: 07/17/2026


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AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

POSITION: FAMILY SERVICE SPECIALIST - Career Service

WORKING TITLE: COMMUNITY OUTREACH SPECIALIST

POSITION NUMBER: 67016682

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

This posting may close before the posted closing date.

CANDIDATE POOL: Future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months.

This position is not a Telework position and is required to report to the APD office in the area it serves.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for eligible employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits, including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.
• And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave.

The Agency seeks team members who demonstrate the qualities of being humble, hungry, and smart and lead others to embody the same. This entails lacking excessive ego, sharing credit, being self-motivated, and exercising good judgment and intuition regarding the subtleties of group dynamics.


This position with APD will serve staff and management across the Agency. Your work will impact the workplace culture, our community, and the population we serve as we continuously strive to achieve the Agency's mission.

*Responses to the qualifying questions are required and must be verifiable based on your submitted application, and "see resume" will not be considered an acceptable response.

SALARY RANGE

$42,561.57 - $46,000.00 Annually $1,636.99 - $1,769.23 Bi-weekly

Position Summary

This is a responsible professional position of Community Affairs which involves contact with the community and customers for the Agency for Persons with Disability in an effort to fill unmet needs for the Agency's customers.

The Work You Will Do

Family Care Council Support


Serve as the primary liaison to the Family Care Councils in SCR. Facilitate collaboration between regional FCC and newly developed FCC State. Coordinate council meetings and ensure follow-up on action items. Facilitate communication between council members and agency leadership. Promote council initiatives and assist in recruiting new members.

Community Events and Outreach

Plan, organize, and represent the agency at community outreach events and resource fairs. Build partnerships with community organizations, stakeholders, and advocacy groups. Develop and distribute outreach materials to educate the public about available services. Monitor outreach effectiveness and provide recommendations for improvement.

Medicaid Technical Assistance

Provide technical assistance and support to individuals and families navigating Medicaid eligibility determinations. Assist with eligibility inquiries, application processes, and service coordination. Collaborate with Medicaid providers to address systemic issues and improve service delivery. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Medicaid policies and ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines.

Emergency Management Support

Participate in emergency preparedness planning and training with a focus on Independent Living/Supported Living settings. Coordinate with local agencies to ensure continuity of services during emergencies. Assist with response and recovery efforts as needed, including communication and logistical support.

Project Transition Council Meetings

Support the Project Transition Council meetings held in each county focused on youth transitioning from school to adult life. Facilitate interagency collaboration and ensure follow-up on identified needs and strategies. Document and track progress of transition-related goals and initiatives.

Other Duties

Perform additional tasks assigned to support the agency's mission and programs. Contribute to special projects, reports, and internal improvement initiatives

Minimum Qualifications

• High school Diploma or its equivalent.

• Must have valid Driver's License or other efficient means of transportation to travel for work purposes.

• Must have knowledge and at least two years professional work experience with Developmental Disabilities or Mental Illness, or the principles and practices of one of the allied health field principles or one of the rehabilitative sciences.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Using databases, electronic files, and Microsoft Office Programs.

• At least two years professional work experience with Developmental Disabilities or Mental Illness, or the principles and practices of one of the allied health field principles or one of the rehabilitative sciences.

Ability to:

• Actively listen to others.

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with clients and other agencies.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

• Solve problems and make decisions.

Additional Information

Profile Completion

To qualify for this position, applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile, including their work history with the month and year.


Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information but will not replace the required completed Candidate Profile.


Retiree Notice

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon your retirement date.


Direct Deposit Program

As a condition of employment, a person appointed to a position in the State Personnel System is required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program. Rather than receiving a paper paycheck, your funds will be deposited directly into your account at your financial institution. This will be accomplished by Electronic Funds Transfer. Banks, savings and loan associations, and credit unions are eligible to accept such deposits. Retirement funds are also required to be in the Direct Deposit Program.


Background Screening Requirement

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities that applicants for employment undergo Level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer.

No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the Level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Agency.
Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for Statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.

Pursuant to S. 110.1127(1), Florida Statutes, this position requires a background investigation, including fingerprinting.

APD only hires U.S. citizens and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. APD participates in the U.S. government's employment eligibility verification program (E-Verify), which electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the U.S. after completing the employment eligibility verification form (I-9).

All applicants should complete the online application process. If you need assistance applying for this position, please call the People First service center at View phone number on click.appcast.io.


Responses to the qualifying questions are required to be considered for this position. Answers to the qualifying questions must be verifiable based on your submitted application.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center View phone number on click.appcast.io). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.


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