HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 64001731 1

Florida; Viera (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Health is seeking a Human Services Program Specialist in Viera, FL to support HIV prevention programs and services. You will coordinate with jails and treatment facilities, conduct interviews, and provide pre/post-test counseling and rapid testing in clinics and outreach settings.

You will organize campaigns, manage client records in CAREWare, and ensure timely referrals to care. A degree and HIV care experience are required, with state benefits and on-site work in Florida.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree with 2 years HIV care experience or substitute education on a year-for-year basis.
• 2 years experience in health and social client-centered intervention management.
• Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, and electronic client management systems experience.
• Organized or participated in an HIV/AIDS awareness, education or prevention event.
• Experience communicating results after testing/treatment/counseling with clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to community-based organizations, private business and medical entities on HIV prevention programs and/or services.
• Organize and participate in local HIV prevention campaigns and events.
• Coordinate with local jail, drug treatment facilities, to provide HIV testing and follow-up care.
• Conduct interviews to educate clients and refer partners to care.
• Communicate health literacy activities to increase awareness and access to HIV care.
• Provide HIV pre and post-test counseling and rapid testing in clinics and outreach settings.
• Serve as liaison with HIV Early Intervention Services and maintain CAREWare client files.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

Counseling

Interviewing

Health education

STI/HIV knowledge

Universal precautions

Data entry

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Electronic client management systems

Job description

HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 64001731 1

Provide technical assistance to community-based organizations, private business and medical entities on development, implementation, and expansion of HIV prevention programs and/or services for the HIV affected/effected community.

Organize and/or participate in local HIV prevention campaigns and events as assigned,

Coordinate with local jail, drug treatment facilities, and other high-volume venues that provide service to high-risk clients, to provide timely screening and/or testing for HIV/ Syphilis and ensure appropriate treatment and follow up care.

Coordinate and conduct timely personal interviews with individuals infected with sexually transmitted diseases for the purpose of educating clients regarding their infections and appropriate treatment and medical care and developing plans to locate and refer sex/IV partners to medical care

Communicate Health Literacy/Health Education activities to increase individuals’ awareness of HIV status and facilitate access to HIV care system using HIV testing, referral services and linkage to care.

Provide HIV pre and post-test counseling and rapid testing (anonymous and confidential) in Community Health clinic and in outreach settings/events. Orders and maintains HIV testing kits according to FDOH HIV testing policies.

Serve as primary liaison with HIV Early Intervention Services program, maintain accurate and up to date client files and link with the CAREWare system

Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of basic medical and drug terminology.

Knowledge of the transmission, prevention and risk reduction of STDs, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis.

Knowledge of health promotions and disease preventions.

Knowledge of basic computer skills including ability to utilize database, spreadsheet.

Knowledge and ability to share information on STDs and HIV/AIDS.

Knowledge of Universal (Standard) precautions and infection control practices.

Knowledge of contact investigation, tracing and notification of communicable diseases.

Skill in motivational interviewing and counseling.

Skill in telephone and in-person interviewing to complete investigation with the clients.

Skill in testing for select STDs, including drawing blood, performing rapid tests.

Ability to interview patients.

Qualifications:

Minimum-

An Associate’s degree from an accredited University and 2 years experience with the HIV continuum of care

Professional or nonprofessional experience as required above can substitute on a year for year the required college education.

2 years experience in health and social client-centered intervention managment

Microsoft Office experience, specifically Excel

Electronic client management systems experience

Organized or participated in the organization of an HIV/AIDS awareness, education, or prevention event

Experience communicating results after testing/treatment/counseling/ clients
diagnosed with sexually transmitted diseases

Preferred-

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 theHealthiestState in the Nation.

Values:

Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

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

Accountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

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

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

Where You Will Work:

Viera

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

• 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. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

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. For more information, please visit the SSS website:http://www.sss.gov

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. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

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