HEALTH SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE – 64051056 1

Job title: HEALTH SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE – 64051056 1

Company: State of Florida

Job description: Requisition No: 469601

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE – 64051056 1

Position Number: 64051056

Salary: $33,904.00

Posting Closing Date: 11/04/2021

OPEN COMPETITVE OPPORTUNITY

64051056 – HEALTH SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE

$33,904.00 ANNUALLY- NON NEGOTIABLE

Please be advised:

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

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Working under the direct supervision of the Perinatal Director, the incumbent in this position serves in a developmental capacity, providing direct disease and public health awareness intervention activities to CHD STD Prevention and Control Programs including PROACT, epidemiological case analysis and investigations, notification, counseling and referral services of individuals exposed to or at-risk of infection for HIV/AIDS.

The position requires a firsthand knowledge of public health systems, as well as, professional and interpersonal skills to interact with health care clients, health care professionals and others who impact STD Prevention and Control activities. This position will be in the PROACT Program and will need knowledge of the state ADAP program at the county level, including the eligibility process and the certification process. It is important that this candidate have knowledge base on ADAP certification and experience because they will be working with clients in this program and picking up medication at DOH.

Duties will also require a knowledge of varied social, economic, cultural and lifestyle characteristics, and a skill in communicating with, and eliciting information from patients and target groups with these diverse backgrounds. Direct guidance and instruction on work methods, procedures and techniques are provided. All activities are reviewed in progress and at completion for technical adequacy, timeliness and adherence to instructions and guidelines. All activities are performed observing federal, state, department and CHD Information Security and Confidentiality statutes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Communicates with public and private clinics, clinicians, hospitals, laboratories and other health care providers to obtain demographic, medical or other specific client information including address, telephone number, place of employment, social security number, race, sex, date of birth, test results, diagnosis, treatment, etc. and/or to arrange medical evaluations and treatments for a client.

Conducts field investigations in accordance with current STD Program Policy to locate and provide education and linkage to care to individuals infected with HIV/AIDS and/or to refer individuals infected with or suspected to be at-risk of infection for STD’s including hepatitis, HIV/AIDS or other bacterial, biological and/or viral agents for counseling, medical evaluation and/or treatment. This position will contact clients that have been lost to care and have not picked up their medication or have lost their Ryan White certification.

Performs case management activities as directed in the process of discovering and/or identifying individuals infected with HIV/AIDS. These activities will include but not limited to: Work prioritization and records documentation and management, clustering, HIV pre-and post-test counseling, visual case analysis and epidemiological techniques, STD*MIS data entry and/or other related activities.

Completes required records and reports including case management forms, laboratory request forms, travel reimbursement forms, HMC/CIS, etc. in accordance with current CHD and STD Program Policy and/or procedure.

Provides technical assistance does not consider part of routine duties including but not limited to: epidemiological assistance to other county health department’s or program areas, public health awareness and emergency response situations.

Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Experience in interviewing, counseling, or conducting disease inspections or investigations.
• Case management work experience in communicable disease control, detection, and/or prevention.
• Ability to conduct community outreach/patient home visits on evenings and weekends
• Knowledge and application of sound epidemiological surveillance, containment, prevention, and assessment principles.
• Knowledge of public health systems, as well as, professional and interpersonal skills to interact with health care clients, health care professionals and others who impact HIV prevention and control activities.
• Knowledge and ability to use a computer, software programs and/or electronic health records.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• At least one year experience working in the HIV/STI prevention and treatment field.
• At least one year experience in outreach and/or case management services.
• Valid driver’s license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• An associate degree in Public Health, Social Work or a related field, bachelor’s degree preferred.

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.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs shelter, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

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). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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.

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department’s VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

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

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• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit .

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

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Expected salary: $33904 per year

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL

Job date: Sat, 23 Oct 2021 22:46:58 GMT

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