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• Assist community members /clients in identifying socio-economic issues that affect their overall health and developing health/social management plans and goals.
• Identifies needs of referred community members and coordinates health and community services.
• Coach community members /clients in effective management of their conditions and self-care goals.
• Motivates community members /clients and their families to be active and engage participants in their health and overall wellbeing to reduce 911 misuse, decrease hospital readmission and increase quality of life.
• Facilitates communication and coordinated services between providers and community members /clients within diverse communities.
• Completes thorough documentation on conditions observed and notifies appropriate parties as needed.
• Assists in performing basic CPR or First Aid, should the need arise, when performing normal duties.
• Assists with analysis of input requirements and design output reports based on user need to measure program success.
• Builds and maintains relationships and interacts professionally with local community partners.
• Develops and completes appropriate reports and templates for the program.
• Performs health education activities, including researching, developing, presenting, and disseminating program materials.
• Drives and operates city vehicle.
• Operates a two-way radio.
• Communicates effectively with various individuals and groups verbally and in writing, utilizes motivational interviewing, teach-back, and other community members/ clients engagement techniques.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with supervisors, employees, outside agencies, vendors, contractors, and the public.
• May be required to be on-call, and available to respond to emergency scene.
• Work requires a flexible schedule including some nights and weekends.
• Performs related work as required.

• Associate’s degree in social work, Public Health, Health Services, or a related field.
• At least two (2) years of related work experience providing behavioral health / mental health services to the community, case management and care coordination. Mobile Integrated Healthcare community paramedicine and public health outreach, or other professional with relevant training and experience, preferably in the area of substance use treatment and harm reduction.

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field
• Licensed Master Social Worker or Licensed Certified Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW)
• Certified Community Health Worker (CCHW)
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• State of Florida Licensed Paramedic

• Possess or be able to obtain an American Heart Association Heart saver First Aid CPR AED or equivalent, within 30 days of hire.
• Possess or be able to obtain a valid State of Florid Driver's License and have an acceptable driving record, within 30 days of hire.
• All required certifications and licenses, whether possessed at time of appointment or obtained after appointment, must be kept current and valid while employed in a position in this class.

• Valid Driver’s License: With proof of automobile insurance
• Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record

• Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record

• Knowledge of Federal, State, County, and municipal laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of laws relating to cities' rights and privileges.
• Ability to use software to track and report contact with patients/residents
• Ability to commute locally.
• Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to research and analyze day to day problems.
• Ability to logically research and present alternate solutions to complex problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing as well as the ability to make presentations before elected bodies and commissions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers, and the public.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.

• All regular part time employees who average at least 30 hours per week shall accrue paid vacation following their employment anniversary date. Employees shall accrue vacation leave as follows:

• up to seven (7) completed years 60 hours
• more than seven (7) but less than ten (10) completed years 84 hours
• more than ten (10) but less than fifteen (15) completed years108 hours
• more than fifteen (15) but less than twenty (20) completed years 120 hours
• twenty (20) completed years and above 150 hours

• Part-time employees who average 30 hours or more per week are paid six (6) hours per holiday:

• Part-time employees who average 30 hours or more per week accrue six hours (6) per month in sick leave accruals. The hours paid to the employee will be the number of hours that the part-time employee was scheduled to work on the date they called in sick.
• Part-time employees who average 30 hours or more per week will receive 12 hours each fiscal year of use-it-or-lose-it time off in recognition of the importance of mental health well-being.
• Bereavement leave is provided for the demise of an immediate family member. Part-time employees will receive one work week with compensation based upon the average hours worked in the previous 13 weeks.
• Employees will receive longevity compensation added to their base salary for the following continuous years of service with the City:

• 5 years of service 5%
• 10 years of service 3%
• 12.5 years of service 2.75%
• 15 years of service 2%

• Part-time employees who average 30 hours or more per week will receive a (non-matching) City contribution to a Nationwide deferred comp 457 plan in the amount of $1,000.00 to be paid annually on the employee’s anniversary date of hire. (Employee must enroll in a 457 to receive).
• Part-time employees who average 30 hours or more per week and families shall be provided the option of coverage in the City’s health insurance plans. The City will contribute 80% of the premium for employees electing single or dependent coverage on the OAP plan and the employee will be responsible for contributing 20% of the premium; The City will contribute 100% of the premium for employees electing single coverage on the OAPIN plan. For employees adding dependents, the City will contribute 90% toward the premium and the employee will be responsible for contributing 10% of the premium. For 2024, the biweekly rates are as follows:

• Part-time employees who average 30 hours or more per week shall have the option to purchase vision coverage through payroll deductions. Three plans are offered.

• Employees will receive from the City a “use it or lose it” Health Reimbursement Account annually. The amount to the employee is determined by the employee’s medical enrollment status or if no coverage is elected then it will default to the lowest level. The level of the City contribution will be reevaluated once a year. The levels are: Single or no coverage = $400; Employee plus one = $600; and Employee plus two or more = $1000. In addition, the employee may establish and contribute to a Flexible Spending Account.

• All regular part time employees who average at least 15 hours per week but less than 30 shall accrue paid vacation following their employment anniversary date. Employees shall accrue vacation leave as follows:

• up to seven (7) completed years 40 hours
• more than seven (7) but less than ten (10) completed years 56 hours
• more than ten (10) but less than fifteen (15) completed years72 hours
• more than fifteen (15) but less than twenty (20) completed years80 hours
• twenty (20) completed years and above 100 hours

• Part-time employee who average more than 15 hours per week but less than 30 hours per week are paid 4 hours per holiday:

• Part-time employees who average 15 hours per week but less than 30 shall accrue four hours (4) per month in sick leave accruals. The hours paid to the employee will be the number of hours that the part-time employee was scheduled to work on the date they called in sick.
• Part-time employees who average 15 hours per week but less than 30 will receive 8 hours each fiscal year of use-it-or-lose-it time off in recognition of the importance of mental health well-being.
• Part-time employees who average 15 hours per week but less than 30 will be provided a supplement insurance product in the amount not to exceed $500.00.
• Bereavement leave is provided for the demise of an immediate family member. Part-time employees will receive one work week with compensation based upon the average hours worked in the previous 13 weeks.
• Employees will receive longevity compensation added to their base salary for the following continuous years of service with the City:

• 5 years of service 5%
• 10 years of service 3%
• 12.5 years of service 2.75%
• 15 years of service 2%

• All part-time employees may enter a Deferred Compensation Program through payroll deduction.
• All part-time employees have the option of joining the Sun Credit Union.
• All part-time employees have the option of participating in payroll Direct Deposit.
• All part-time employees are eligible to participate in the City’s Work/Life Assistance Program offering a wide range of services and support.
• All part-time employees may have access the City’s fitness facility free of charge.