Requisition No: 882888
Agency: Veterans Affairs
Working Title: OPS HUMAN SERVICES COUNSELOR III - 50601195
Pay Plan: Health Care Practice
Position Number: 50601195
Salary: 18.23
Posting Closing Date: 09/04/2026
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Requisition #882888
OPS HUMAN SERVICES COUNSELOR III
Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs
Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans' Nursing Home
Panama City, Bay County
Hourly Rate: $18.23
Paid Bi-Weekly
- Other Human Services Counselor III positions may be filled from this advertisement within six (6) months of the closing date.*
This is an Internal Agency Advertisement
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Must be fluent in the English language: reading, writing, speaking
- Must be willing and able to work weekends and holidays if needed
- Must have basic computer skills, including in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word)
- Successful completion of the due diligence process to include, but not limited to, a Level II background check and drug test
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Two (2) or more years of experience in a health care setting
- One (1) year of experience in a health care setting in a business office setting
- Experience working in a nursing home or long-term care/120-bed skilled nursing facility
- Experience working in a Medical A/R; Medicaid/Medicare eligibility and insurance processes
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The incumbent works under the supervision of the Social Work Services Program Manager.
- Interviews residents, reviews records, and confers with other professionals to assist with financial needs
- Demonstrate strong auditing, investigative, research, and organizational skills, as well as having up-to-date knowledge of the Florida Medicaid program and be able to accurately apply software programs needed to complete investigations and audits
- Process information with HMO or third-party insurance for Medicare and Medicaid
- Assist in the admissions process as needed
- Provide tours to the facility for prospective residents and families
- Assist in application process for new admissions
- Perform other related duties and projects as assigned
This is an OPS (Temporary) Position.
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.