SENIOR HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 60006347

Requisition No: 780081 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: SENIOR HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 60006347

Position Number: 60006347 

Salary:  $38,446.72 to $40,114.36 

Posting Closing Date: 11/26/2022 

The Discharge Coordinator serves as a member of the multidisciplinary team counseling individuals served regarding personal preferences and needs related to discharge plans. Coordinates face-to-face / phone call screenings for selection of community placement/housing, site visits and ancillary services.  Discharge Coordinators participate in Hospital and Community Provider Meetings addressing multiple barriers to discharge including individuals in need of nursing home placement, undocumented individuals, persons with previous legal involvement, and individuals requiring increased supervision who do not qualify for nursing home settings, providing feedback on solutions to address long lengths of stay.  

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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 (1-866-663-4735). 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.