GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III

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Job Ttitle: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III

Company: State of Florida


Description: Requisition No: 845214Agency: Children and FamiliesWorking Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III – 60004627Pay Plan: Career ServicePosition Number: 60004627Salary: $1,800.00 – $2,116.38 Bi-weeklyPosting Closing Date: 01/28/2025Total Compensation EstimatorThe Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is the state of Florida’s social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking and public assistance. The agency’s mission is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.Within DCF, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The Office of SAMH is statutorily responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders.TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE VERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION.THIS IS NOT A TELEWORK POSITION. CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO WORK IN THE TALLAHASSEE OFFICE.This is a highly responsible and professional position that will serve as the Housing and Supported Employment Coordinator within Policy and Services Unit. This position will collaborate with each section within the program office and be required to use independent judgement, take initiative in carrying out duties and responsibilities and should be extraordinarily detail oriented.Specific Duties and Responsibilities include:This position is responsible for housing and community reintegration standards development and implementation; providing technical assistance to the Department, Regional SAMH staff, Managing Entities, and provider staff; data collection and analysis; report writing related to Projects for Assistance in Transitions from Homelessness (PATH), Employment, Housing, and SSI/SSDI Outreach and Assistance Recovery (SOAR). These responsibilities may include program analysis, management consulting, and developing operational procedures to assist organizations in operating more efficiently and effectively.

• Responsibilities for this position are to: design, evaluate, recommend, and approve changes based on needs and analysis; review, analyze and research legislative issues and prepare an analysis of the projected effect of any proposed legislation or action; develop and monitor compliance with policies and procedures for SAMH funded contracts; prepare and compile data for legislative budget requests and long range program plans; plan and conduct studies of problems and procedures; gather and organize information on problems and procedures; analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding; and document findings of studies and prepare recommendations for implementation of new systems, procedures or organizational changes.

Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH):

• Responsible for the compilation of the PATH annual grant application, data collection, and Annual Report regarding the statewide PATH program.This includes being the content expert and lead in providing related technical assistance to Regional SAMH staff, PATH providers and the Managing Entities; collaborating with the Office on Homelessness and other related entities; coordinating ongoing communication and quality assurance among stakeholders. This also includes monitoring activities to ensure compliance with grant requirements, the contract guidance documentm and the provision of quality services. Maintains and updates the PATH guidance document as needed.

Employment:

• Provide leadership in the development, implementation, and oversight of recovery-focused employment initiatives; coordinate the Departments employment inititatives, (e.g., supportive employment, Clubhouse operation and development, and related legislative activities); provide technical assistance to Regional SAMH staff, Managing Entites, and providers, as well as relevant stakeholder, professional organizations, and other state agencies.

Housing:

• Provide leadership in the development, implementation, and oversight of recovery-focused housing support initiatives; coordinate the Departments housing initiatives (e.g. Permanent Supportive Housing, Housing First, related legislative activities); provide technical assistance to Regional SAMH staff, Managing Entites, and providers, as well as relevant stakeholder, professional organizations, and other state agencies. Maintains and updates the Housing guidance document as needed.

SSI/SSDI, Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR):

• Serves as the lead for coordinating the implementation of the SOAR model statewide through the Managing Entities. This includes being the content expert and lead in providing related technical assistance to Regional SAMH staff, Managing Entities, providers, and other related entities; Also includes working with statewide and federal partners to track the outcomes of applications submitted through the SOAR process (such as the number of people approved for SSI and/or SSDI and application approval rates). Maintains and updates the SOAR guidance document as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Salary commensurate with experience.An ideal candidate will be able to:

• Engage cooperatively and professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Simultaneously manage multiple priority projects.
• Be flexible and able to function and succeed both with and without extensive direction.
• Understand and appreciate SAMH’s vision and demonstrate the ability to execute projects, assignments, and policy updates timely and accurately within a fast-paced environment.
• Function both independently and in a team environment.
• Propose solutions to complex problems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position:

• Knowledge of community mental health services.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to demonstrate strong essential leadership, communication, education and collaboration and counseling skills.
• Ability to communicate proficiently through technology (email, cell phone, etc.).
• Ability to identify and implement appropriate communication strategies and overcome accessibility barriers, as required.
• Ability to demonstrate continual learning skills, effects changes in approach to care based on established, evidence-based practice.
• Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations.
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information.
• Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and four years of experience in prevention or the behavioral health field is preferred.
• A master’s degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience.
• Professional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the preferred college education.
• Two years of experience conducting research and data analysis.
• Two years of experience preparing agendas, scheduling, and facilitating public meetings.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurance
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

• (For more information, please click

); * Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Tuition waiver for public college courses

For a more complete list of benefits, visit .DCF EMPLOYMENT DISCLOSURESUS CITIZEN REQUIREMENT Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM REGISTRATION All selected male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the SSS website: .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 required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.BACKGROUND SCREENING It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.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 . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Salary: $1800 – 2116.38 per month

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2025 23:15:40 GMT


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