HOPE NAVIGATOR I - 50201103

Requisition No: 861434 

Agency: Veterans Affairs

Working Title: HOPE NAVIGATOR I - 50201103

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 50201103 

Salary: $52,581.10 - $53,632.80 

Posting Closing Date: 09/21/2025 

Total Compensation Estimator

Requisition # 861434

Internal Agency – only current employees of the FDVA will be considered.

Hope Navigator I

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS

Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida

Annual Base Salary: $52,581.10 - $53,632.80

Paid Bi-Weekly

Excellent retirement package and optional deferred compensation plan. Health, vision, dental, disability, and other supplemental insurance are available at reasonable premium rates. Paid vacation and sick leave. Nine (9) paid holidays and one personal day. Tuition waiver available for State Universities and Community Colleges (up to 6 credits per semester).

Education and employment history must be verifiable. Please attach any credentials you claim (degrees, certifications, etc.) to your application.

**Other Hope Navigator positions may be filled from this advertisement within six (6) months of the closing date**

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:‎

• Must be a current member of the State Personnel System.
• Must have the ability and willingness to always deal effectively and professionally with diverse individuals.‎
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, counseling, marriage, and family therapy.
• 3-5 years experience working with veterans in a helping role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, and Outlook.‎
  
• Proficiency in web-based applications and specialized internet research. ‎
  
• Excellent customer service skills.‎
• Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to work effectively with others. ‎
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to include public speaking.‎
  
• Strong organization skills and ability to multi-task. ‎
• Have a valid driver's license.
  
• Successful completion of the due diligence process, to include but not limited to, a ‎Level II background check and drug screen.‎
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:‎
Preference will be given to candidates with the following knowledge, skills, ‎and abilities, as listed on their employment application / resume.‎

• Candidate served as a member of the Armed Forces of the United States and separated from such service with an honorable discharge. A DD-214-member copy 4 or comparable document must be provided to receive preference.
• Provide a cover letter.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Hope Navigator is responsible for assisting customers navigate through self-identified barriers that are preventing them from reaching self-sufficiency. The Hope Navigator will assist customers by connecting them to care partners that can provide services to aid them in working through those barriers becoming self-sufficient. The duties for this position include but are not limited to:

• Conducts an extensive customer centered assessment to identify barriers preventing self-sufficiency. Provides the customers with referrals to partners that can assist the customer with services to meet their needs.
• Completes customer referrals to community resources based on the needs assessment, identified barriers and goals set in the care plan.
• Assists veterans with identifying and engaging in community support, as well as discuss and make referrals for immediate service needs.
• Assists veterans in identifying and applying for appropriate benefits and services, offering referrals to other state agencies and other resources to support veterans and family members as needed.
• Maintains frequent communication with customers, reassess needs, and completes additional referrals and updates to the care plan if needed.
• Assists the customer in navigating through programs and services available according to their needs and goals.
• Identifies and maintains a working knowledge of available community resources to meet the individual needs of each veteran and ensure the connection of veterans to relevant community resources and support.
• Documents all pertinent information and ensures that all appropriate forms, such as, but not limited to, the assessment and care plan are completed and uploaded into the program data tracking system accurately and timely.
• Provides follow-up and monitors connections to service delivery. Prepares correspondence, case notes, narratives, technical reports, notifications, and related documents using computer-based applications.
• Actively participate in ongoing cross-program training and team meetings. Building and maintaining relationships with respect, trust, sensitivity and confidentiality to customers, coworkers and community stakeholders and partners.
• Participates in meetings, committees, and community activities as needed.
• Perform special assignments and other related duties as needed.

This position is in the Career Service system.

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.