HIV Care Linkage Specialist - Phlebotomy/Travel

FDOT; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Health is seeking a Health Services Representative (64057641) to identify and re‑engage HIV positive individuals into the care system across Area 15. The role involves counseling, testing in community and clinic settings, and coordinating referrals to medical and social services.

Travel within the region and after-hours work are required. Responsibilities include ensuring linked care within 30 days, maintaining records in HMS and CAREWare, and collaborating with RLC and

Qualifications

• Must be willing to become Certified in Phlebotomy.
• Must be willing to travel out of county.
• Must be willing to work before/after hours and weekends.
• Must have a minimum 1 year case management experience or patient care coordination/navigation experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Identify newly diagnosed clients and re-engage those not in care.
• Assist providers by locating non-compliant clients and guiding them into care.
• Ensure linkage to care within 30 days and maintain records across HMS, CAREWare, STARS.
• Provide counseling and testing in community or clinic settings and coordinate referrals to medical/social services.
• Maintain client confidentiality and complete required reporting forms.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Case management

Travel willingness

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Florida Department of Health is seeking a Health Services Representative (64057641) to identify and re‑engage HIV positive individuals into the care system across Area 15. The role involves counseling, testing in community and clinic settings, and coordinating referrals to medical and social services.

Travel within the region and after-hours work are required. Responsibilities include ensuring linked care within 30 days, maintaining records in HMS and CAREWare, and collaborating with RLC and