HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM CONSULTANT II - 64082449

HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM CONSULTANT II - 64082449

Date: Oct 18, 2024

Requisition No: 838828

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM CONSULTANT II - 64082449

The incumbent in this position performs highly independent work as an imbedded Disease Intervention Specialist in a clinical setting, investigating the distribution and determinants of disease prevalence in populations to determine and describe means of detection, prevention, intervention and control of health problems. This is work in a clinical environment conducting original interview, re-interview and cluster interview as needed. Serving as the clinician point of contact for DIS operations. Incumbent will be responsible for assisting personnel in the timely and efficient processing of patients and communicating needs and findings to appropriate staff. Incumbent will report directly to the STD/HIV Frontline Supervisor.

Coordinates and conducts timely personal interviews and re-interviews of patients infected with a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) in a clinical setting for: (1) educating patients regarding their infections and appropriate medical care; (2) developing plans to locate and refer their sex and needle sharing partners and others at risk for infection to a medical facility for examination and appropriate treatment. Performs cluster interviews on persons determined to be potential information sources for known cases.

Educate, and counsel high risk Men having sex with Men (MSM) and others at risk individual about Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PreP). Link at risk individuals to PreP services in the community. Conducts educational presentations and in-service training as needed/required. Link newly identified HIV patients and previous positive returning to care to Test & Treat Providers in the community. Adhere to the locally established T&T procedures. Collaborate and coordinate with HIV testing linkage to care and patient care staff. Works with community-based organizations in screening events.

Performs case management activities as directed in the process of discovering and/or identifying infected individuals. These activities will include but are not limited to: work prioritization and records documentation and management, clustering, HIV pre- and post-test counseling, visual case analysis and epidemiological techniques, data entry and/or other related activities. Utilizes STARS to ensure Linkage to care (LTC) and STD cases are entered in accurately and timely.

Conducts internet Partner Services using the internet and select mobile dating applications to notify persons exposed to, or at-risk for STD’s, including HIV. All partner notification activities will be carried out within established communication parameters as outlined in the Internal Operating Policy (lOP) 360-19- 17, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STO) and HIV partner Notification via Mobile Dating Applications.

Assists supervisor in the completion of monthly team statistical data, maintenance of logs & files. Incumbent is expected to cooperate with supervisory staff in allowing quality assurance reviews as needed in a clinical setting.

Provides supports services not considered routine or expected duties that facilitates STD control efforts and Emergency Operations functions required of the incumbent will include but are not limited to; Special Needs Shelter, Red Cross shelter, and other related work as required.

Collection of specimens by venipuncture, oral swabbing and/or urine-based techniques.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing and through empathic listening and to elicit information as appropriate to the needs of the audience.
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Asking questions as appropriate.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services including needs assessment techniques, quality service standards, alternative delivery systems, and customer satisfaction evaluation techniques.
• Ability to persuade others to change their minds or behavior.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work activities.
• Ability to operate commonly used office equipment such as computers, printers, fax machine and paper shredder.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, knowledge of Access database software is a plus).
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning.
• Ability to multi-task and handle face-to-face public interactions.
• Ability to educate patients.

Qualifications:

Two years of experience working with a disease control program, social services program, or community-based organization, valid driver's license, access to private vehicle to conduct work related duties.

Preferred: Incumbent in this position is preferred to be bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Creole.

Where You Will Work:

1350 NW 14th Street, Miami FL 33125.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission: To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision: To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

The 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 set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287).

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.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.