About the Organization
The Agricultural and Labor Program, Inc. (The ALPI) is a private, non‑profit, community‑based agency that provides services to migrants, seasonal farm workers, disadvantaged and disenfranchised children, individuals and families in the State of Florida. The ALPI encourages the involvement of individuals served in decision‑making processes affecting their lives.
Established in 1968, the ALPI is guided by five underlying principles: involvement of people; emphasis on long‑term accomplishments rather than promises; assurance of economic viability; emphasis on self‑help; and a sound, integrated, total systems approach.
The ALPI's program areas include: Employment and income; organization development and support; housing; community relations and support; education, health, and social services.
The Children and Family Services Division focuses on enhancing the provision of developmentally appropriate early education activities, including health, nutrition, dental, mental health, parent information and referral on quality child care and health services programs. The ALPI is a certified Child/Adult Care Food Program agency, providing nutrition and meal services for Head Start and Child Care Program participants and certifying private child care providers to participate.
The ALPI remains committed to aiding those affected by poverty and bridging gaps that hinder self‑sufficiency.
EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Summary
Provides community development guidance and case management for clients in assigned counties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Serves as a case management specialist/social worker with a client population.
* Monitors, evaluates, and maintains community service network in ALPI service areas.
* Determines client eligibility for available services.
* Guides clients in application completion and information collection for service qualification.
* Provides public information on program availability and activities.
* Works with community based organizations and entities to provide referral services and establish partnerships; assists in promoting proper outcomes of case management clients.
* Coordinates with field staff from other departments to improve services to the community.
* Collects and documents all developed resources and submits for data input.
* Enters client information into appropriate database(s) and updates with service information, case notes, etc., as required by policy and/or practice.
* Prepares purchase requisitions and/or voucher/check requests for payment of eligible services and expenses.
* Maintains a weekly log of obligated expenditures per network site.
* Maintains documentation of contacts at each network site.
* Collects documents depicting the mission, operations, and purposes of various group and organizational partnerships.
* Maintains an allocated budget for Polk County from Director for expenditure.
* Responds to needs of network sites relative to the delivery of department services.
* Provides training to network sites within each county for efficient delivery of services to clients.
* Establishes and maintains an information referral system to provide clients services that are currently available.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Position Requirements
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
• BA degree in Human Service or related field (psychology, sociology, human services) or an Associate’s degree in human service discipline and two years’ work experience in the field of social services; OR High School Diploma and four years related experience.
Reasoning Ability
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; and effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients and the general public.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages and apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; interpret extensive technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and handle abstract and concrete variables.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Must have a valid Florida Driver License.
Other Skills and Abilities
• Ability to input data into automated information systems.
• Must communicate effectively, orally and in writing; and possess good customer service skills.
• Must have working knowledge of program guidelines and requirements.
• Must have means of transportation.
Physical Demands
Required to stand, walk, talk or hear regularly; sit frequently; use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
Works frequently in outdoor weather conditions; occasionally near moving mechanical parts and exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Noise level is usually moderate.
Location
Florence Villa Community Development Corporation
Job Status
Full‑Time; Non‑Exempt; Currently accepting applications.
Open Date: 3/4/2026
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