CARES ASSESSOR

Requisition No : 860790

Agency : Elder Affairs

Working Title : CARES ASSESSOR - 65000360

Pay Plan : Career Service

Position Number : 65000360

Salary : $3,026.44-$3,540.61 MONTHLY

Posting Closing Date : 11 / 06 / 2025

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DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS

CARES 6A

• OPEN COMPETITIVE

POSITION OVERVIEW AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

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.

PAY :

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications, ranging from $36,317.28 to $42,487.32, annually.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED :

REQUIREMENTS :

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA :

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive employee benefits including :

For a more complete list of benefits, click

OUR ORGANIZATION AND MISSION :

The Department is dedicated to promoting the well-being, safety, and independence of Florida's seniors, their families, and caregivers. Its vision is for all Floridians to live well and age well.

SPECIAL NOTES :

Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.

If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.

BACKGROUND CHECKS :

A Successful completion of a Level 2 Criminal History Background Check is required for all applicants selected for this position.

APPLICANT INFORMATION :

Applicants should apply on-line via the People First Website by 11 : 59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of the position vacancy advertisement but are strongly encouraged to apply by 6 : 00 p.m. on the closing date to avoid any system down times or any other complications that may arise.

If you have problems applying on-line, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287 . Paper applications will not be accepted by the agency.

The Department of Elder Affairs is an "older worker-friendly" employer and also lists vacancies on the Silver Edition website, found at , that connects persons age 50 and older with other businesses / volunteer organizations / employers who specify they are "older worker-friendly."

The Department of Elder Affairs is an E-Verify employer and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each New Employee's I-9 Form to confirm work eligibility.

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.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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