CARES ASSESSOR

State of Florida
Ocala, FL
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Role Overview

This is a highly responsible position that provides comprehensive assessments of applicants for nursing facility placement and home and community-based services, evaluates the Level of Care, and recommends the most appropriate placement.

What You Will Do

Coordinates and conducts comprehensive assessments of applicants, evaluates the Level of Care, and recommends the most appropriate placement; participates as a member of an interdisciplinary staffing team for Level of Care determination.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Ability to compile, organize, and analyze client information, ability to work with clients with a variety of physical and emotional problems, ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.

Requirements

  • Four (4) or more years of professional experience in the field of community and social services
  • A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in the field of community and social services
  • A combination of education and professional experience in the field of community and social services work totaling four (4) or more years

Benefits

  • State Group Health Insurance Coverage
  • $25,000 Life Insurance Policy (100% paid by employer)
  • Dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options available
  • Annual and Sick Leave benefits
  • 10 paid holidays each year
  • Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Tuition waivers to attend State of Florida community colleges, colleges, and universities
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