Out of County Services (OCS) Specialist Position Available In Polk, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: This professional Out of County Services (OCS) Specialist position in Bartow, FL involves processing requests for services in Polk, Highlands, and Hardee Counties. The role requires establishing positive relationships with customers, processing requests for home studies, and acting as a liaison with other states and counties. A high school diploma is required, and a bachelor's degree in Social Work is preferred. The job offers excellent benefits and generous paid time off.
Job Description
Out of County Services (OCS) Specialist 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars Bartow, FL 33830
Closing Date:
5/30/2025
Job Summary:
This is a professional position responsible for processing all incoming and outgoing requests for Out of County Services (OCS) in Polk, Highlands and Hardee Counties.
Essential Functions:
Establishes and maintains positive working relationship with HFC customers Receive, research and process requests for home studies, case plan assistance and supervision from case managers for out of Circuit Receive, research and process requests from other districts and/or states for placement of children, home studies and case plan assistance Ensure that other counties understand the need for timely completion of home studies and/or courtesy supervision Act as the liaison and be in constant communication with other states and counties on an on-going basis Maintain tracking records of paperwork and communication for all incoming and outgoing requests Serve as backup for live scan fingerprinting and the ICPC specialist position Provide weekly and monthly updates and/or reports of incoming and outgoing requests Perform special projects as assigned
Qualifications Required:
HS Grad or GED required.
Qualifications Preferred:
Bachelors degree in Social Work or related field strongly preferred. Two years of experience working with children, adolescents and families is strongly preferred. Case management experience is most desirable.
Physical Requirements:
Benefits:
Excellent benefits package with tuition assistance, domestic partner coverage, retirement and generous paid time off.
Additional Information:
. Drug free workplace. Drug testing required. EOE/M/F/D/V.
