<p>Overview</p> <p>At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>General Functions</p> <p>Performs responsible social work in providing services to clients. Complies with the Head Start Performance Standards, the Head Start Act and other applicable regulations. Builds partnerships with families to assist them in identifying their own goals, strengths, needed services and support systems and in developing strategies and timetables for achieving their own goals.</p> <p>Work is performed under the supervision of an assigned Sr. Program Manager and is reviewed through observations, conferences, reports and results achieved.</p> <p>Representative Duties/Assignments</p> <ul> <li>Provides information and referral services for general assistance, counseling, medical assistance, and/or mental health services to Head Start children and families, according to Head Start guidelines. </li><li>Implements and adheres to eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment and attendance (ERSEA) standard operating procedures and Orange County's policies and procedures. </li><li>Conducts recruitment activities for program participants to include door to door recruitment, agency and community outreach, and distribution of materials as assigned. </li><li>Completes eligibility and enrollment application to maintain a 100% full enrollment. </li><li>Completes family needs assessment and develops a parent, family and community engagement Partnership Agreements with each Head Start family to accomplish identified goals. Monitors progress toward goals and recommends continuation or termination of services. </li><li>Maintains regular contact with families by, making home visits, phone calls, center contacts and other investigations to ascertain the exact nature of home environment and/or progress in meeting goals and to supplement information gained by the personal interview. </li><li>Provides information to parents for dental and physical screenings and follow-up appointments as indicated for Head Start children. Ensures required follow-up is completed in consultation with the Childhood Health and Development Services. </li><li>Develops and coordinates prevention and community outreach services. Reviews and analyzes data regarding families on caseload to include Program Information Report, average daily attendance, goal achievement, and immunizations, medical and dental examinations. </li><li>Develops and coordinates prevention and community outreach services. Reviews and analyzes data regarding families on caseload to include Program Information Report, average daily attendance, goal achievement, and immunizations, medical and dental examinations. </li><li>Develops and coordinates prevention and community outreach services. </li><li>Reviews and analyzes data regarding families on caseload to include Program Information Report, average daily attendance, goal achievement, and immunizations, medical and dental examinations. </li><li>Utilizes data collection and data entry software to maintain accurate files, prepares reports and correspondence on assigned cases and maintains related health, education and family services records in accordance with policies and procedures. </li><li>Performs other related duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>Bachelor degree from an accredited Institution in Social Work (BSW); or a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in a related field and one year of experience in social services.</p> <p>May be required to possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver's License and may be required to provide own vehicle for job related duties.</p> <p>Application Deadline</p> <p>Open Date: 05/02/2025</p> <p>Close Date: 05/16/2025</p> <p>This posting is subject to close without prior notice.</p> <p>Salary Information</p> <p>Pay Grade: 013 - From $20.88 to $24.01</p> <p>FLSA Status: Non-Exempt</p> <p>Placement based on Education and Experience</p> <p>Benefits</p> <ul> <li>10 paid holidays andup to 2 floating holidays annually. </li><li>18 days paid time off per year. </li><li>Longevity bonus based on years of service. </li><li>6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually. </li><li>Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance. </li><li>Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one. </li><li>Participation in the Florida Retirement System. </li><li>Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc. </li><li>Free access to Wellworks gyms and OrangeCounty Recreation Centers. </li><li>Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse. </li><li>Tuition reimbursement program. </li><li>Earn service time to forgive student loans. </li></ul> <p>Disclaimer: Benefits mayvary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.</p> <p>For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx</p> <p>Veterans Preference</p> <p>If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.</p> <p>Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.</p> <p>Educational Requirements</p> <p>If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.</p> <p>Notes</p> <p>Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete the pre-employment drug, physical and background check.</p>