Public Health HIV Outreach Specialist

Florida; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Health in Polk County is seeking an OPS Health Services Representative to support HIV outreach activities, education, counseling, and testing.

The role involves interviewing clients, coordinating outreach, maintaining records, and working under supervision; a valid driver’s license is required. Be prepared for occasional emergency duties and a community-facing role in Bartow, Florida.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.
• Ability to conduct fact-finding interviews.
• Ability to conduct health investigations.
• Ability to draw blood and take vital signs.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Health Services Representative / HIV Outreach position serves as frontline disease interventionist providing education, counseling, and testing, follow up and referral services with CDC reported target populations.
• Coordinating HIV/AIDS Outreach activities, including interviewing clients for HIV, Hepatitis and Other Sexually Transmitted Diseases, completing Pre & Post counseling and testing.
• Distributes prevention materials and provides necessary referrals for substance abuse, domestic violence and medical follow up.
• Provides HIV/AIDS education to community groups such as schools, facilities and volunteers.
• Prepare and maintain records and written reports as required by the program.
• Supports emergency duties as needed by supervisor.

Skills

Data analysis

Interviews

Health investigations

Blood draw

Confidentiality

Communication

Job description

The Florida Department of Health in Polk County is seeking an OPS Health Services Representative to support HIV outreach activities, education, counseling, and testing.

The role involves interviewing clients, coordinating outreach, maintaining records, and working under supervision; a valid driver’s license is required. Be prepared for occasional emergency duties and a community-facing role in Bartow, Florida.