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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:

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
• 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 Hillsborough and Polk County.
• 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 strives to offer opportunities 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 may provide both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to help fulfill state requirements, at no cost to the employee, depending on staff availability and scheduling capacity.

Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, and 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.