What are the responsibilities and job description for the OPS HUMAN SERVICES COUNSELOR III - 50601195 position at State of Florida?
Requisition No: 869003
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: 05/01/2026
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Requisition #869003
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
This position is overtime eligible
***Other Human Services Counselor III positions may be filled from this advertisement within six (6) months of the closing date.***
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Must have experience with Medicaid
- 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 Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, 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
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The incumbent works under the supervision of Business Manager II and is responsible for processing Medicaid applications to meet the individual needs of residents.
- 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 filling out applications for insurance
- Maintains resident related databases and clinical records as requested
- Meets all governmental requirements for social service documentation
- Assist in application process for new admissions
- Perform other related duties and projects as assigned
This is an OPS (Temporary) Position.
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.
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