State of Florida · 4 days ago
HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM CONSULTANT II - 64006623
Miami, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$46K/yr - $49K/yr
2+ years expThe State of Florida's Department of Health is seeking a Human Services Program Consultant II to investigate disease prevalence and implement public health intervention activities. The role involves coordinating patient interviews, educating at-risk populations, and managing case activities related to sexually transmitted diseases.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
This is work investigating the distribution and determinants of disease prevalence in populations to determine and describe means for detection, prevention, intervention and control of health problems
Working under the direct supervision of a Frontline Supervisor, the incumbent serves in a developmental capacity, providing direct disease and public health awareness intervention activities under the auspices of the Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Program, including but not limited to Partner Services (PS), epidemiological cases analysis and investigations, notification, PreP referrals, counseling and referral services of individuals exposed to or at-risk of infection from Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Hepatitis, Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), HIV/AIDS, Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), Syphilis and other bacterial, viral or biological agents
Incumbent will also be responsible for linkage to care and re-engagement to care activities
Participates in the State of Florida mandated “Test and Treat” program
Direct guidance and instruction on work methods, procedures, and techniques are provided
All activities are performed observing federal, state, department and CHD Information Security and Confidentiality statutes, rules, regulations, policies, Technical Assistance Guidelines (TAGs) and Internal Operating Procedures (IOPs)
Coordinates and conducts timely personal interviews and re-interviews of patients infected with a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) 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
Performs rapid/timely field follow-up to locate and refer infected persons, sexual and needle sharing partners, as well as others who are at risk, to an appropriate diagnostic facility for examination and treatment
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
Identifies at-risk populations and provides screening (e.g., jails, migrant farm workers, public housing developments, bars, "crack houses, teen centers)
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
Collaborate and coordinate with HIV testing and linkage to 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
Consults with private physicians; private and public laboratory personnel, and other health care providers to: (1) stimulate case reporting; (2) obtain/provide information on treated cases or diagnostic determination
Conducts internet Partner Services using the lnternet and select mobile dating applications to notify persons exposed to, or at-risk for STD’s, including HlV
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 the incumbent's/county vehicle, in the field or 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
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Valid driver's license, access to private vehicle to perform work related duties
Two years of experience working with a disease control program, social services program, or community-based organization
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
Preferred
Incumbent in this position is preferred to be bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Creole
Benefits
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
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition waivers
And more
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