OPS FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER - 64964545 1
DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32117
Requisition No: 683861
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: OPS FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER - 64964545 1
Position Number: 64964545
Salary: $15.38/Hour
Posting Closing Date: 05/30/2023
Job posting category (Open Competitive)
Your Specific Responsibilities:
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Peer navigators are traditionally persons living with HIV (PLWH), who are treatment adherent and share similar experiences and live within the same communities as the people they mentor. Peer navigators are trained to counsel other PLWH and encourage engagement and retention in care and support services. Peers educate clients on medication and treatment adherence by providing training, health resources, and mentorship.
The role of the peer navigator is to act as a bridge between care providers and clients who require assistance in accessing medical, social and mental health-related services. A peer navigator is someone who has accepted their HIV diagnosis and has learned to live well with HIV.
Role of the navigator will be to meet with newly diagnosed clients and those re-engaging in care. Talk through the client’s concerns and assess their needs. Assist clients with learning the ins-and-outs of Florida’s Ryan White Program (RWP) and AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) eligibility process.
Guide clients through each step of care initiation. Help clients navigate the medical care system and access needed services. Accompany clients to medical and other appointments, where feasible and appropriate. Address treatment adherence needs and coach clients in adherence skills. Provide realistic advice for integrating adherence and wellness practices into daily life.
Provide one-on-one and/or group-level social and emotional support. Enhance engagement in care by assisting clients with appointment reminders for eligibility, ADAP, case management, health care/primary care, and laboratory appointments. Contact clients who have missed appointments and identify barriers that are preventing engagement into care. Follow-up with clients to overcome barriers to obtaining and remaining in care.
Work collaboratively with primary care providers and case management staff to identify newly diagnosed patients who can benefit from peer support. Facilitate linkage to medical care and treatment and provide active referrals for needed supportive services. Attend/facilitate peer-led support groups, if applicable. Provide HIV and health education. |
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to use computer and computer software (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data
- Knowledge of general office procedures and practices
- Knowledge of correct grammar usage
- Ability to review data for accuracy and completeness
- Ability to develop and implement office procedures
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
- Knowledge of HIV, disease progression, and physical impacts including the role of viral load and CD4 cells in disease progression and a thorough knowledge of modes of HIV exposure and prevention.
- The importance of adherence to antiretroviral medication regimens for preventing disease progression and the development of viral resistance.
- Ability to provide training and education on strategies that improve medication adherence.
- A general understanding of medication side effects, and how side effects can impact treatment adherence
- Knowledge of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), their connection to HIV, their impact on the health of PLWH and how STIs are transmitted and prevented.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Not Required):
- HIV 500/501 Certified
- Knowledge of Florida’s RWP and ADAP eligibility processes
Preferred Qualifications (Not Required):
- 2 or more years experience as a Peer Navigator
- 2 or more years working with Community Based Organizations and Providers
- 2 or more years of experience working with people living with HIV/AIDS
- 2 or more years of counseling
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.
Where You Will Work:
Florida Department of Health in Volusia County
OPS Employment
Other Personal Services (OPS) employment is a temporary employer/employee relationship used solely for accomplishing short term or intermittent tasks. OPS are at-will employees and are subject to actions such as pay changes, changes to work assignment and terminations at the recommendation of the employer.
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
•State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan- Mandatory
•Workers’ Compensation- Mandatory
•Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation)- Mandatory
•Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
•Deferred Compensation- Voluntary
•Employee Assistance Program- Voluntary
Benefits are not Applicable to OPS Employees
•Any form of paid leave
•Paid holidays
•Participation in the Florida Retirement System
•Reinstatement rights or retention rights.
For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
Please be advised:
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.
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.
Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.
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.
Job posting category (Open Competitive, State Personnel System, or Internal Agency)
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Insert position duties and responsibilities being sure to pull from an up-to-date position description. Be sure to focus on the essential functions of the position.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Insert the entry-level knowledge, skills, and abilities that are essential to be successful in the position.
Qualifications:
Minimum - Insert the required experience, training, education, and licensure or certification that provides appropriate job-related evidence that an applicant possesses the minimum required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to be successful in the position.
Preferred - Insert the qualifications that, while not required, are good to have for those serving in the position and may lead to a higher level of success in the position.
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.
Where You Will Work:
Work Location
OPS Employment
Other Personal Services (OPS) employment is a temporary employer/employee relationship used solely for accomplishing short term or intermittent tasks. OPS are at-will employees and are subject to actions such as pay changes, changes to work assignment and terminations at the recommendation of the employer.
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
•State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan- Mandatory
•Workers’ Compensation- Mandatory
•Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation)- Mandatory
•Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
•Deferred Compensation- Voluntary
•Employee Assistance Program- Voluntary
Benefits are not Applicable to OPS Employees
•Any form of paid leave
•Paid holidays
•Participation in the Florida Retirement System
•Reinstatement rights or retention rights.
For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
Please be advised:
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.
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.
Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.
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.
Job posting category (Open Competitive, State Personnel System, or Internal Agency)
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Insert position duties and responsibilities being sure to pull from an up-to-date position description. Be sure to focus on the essential functions of the position.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Insert the entry-level knowledge, skills, and abilities that are essential to be successful in the position.
Qualifications:
Minimum - Insert the required experience, training, education, and licensure or certification that provides appropriate job-related evidence that an applicant possesses the minimum required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to be successful in the position.
Preferred - Insert the qualifications that, while not required, are good to have for those serving in the position and may lead to a higher level of success in the position.
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.
Where You Will Work:
Work Location
OPS Employment
Other Personal Services (OPS) employment is a temporary employer/employee relationship used solely for accomplishing short term or intermittent tasks. OPS are at-will employees and are subject to actions such as pay changes, changes to work assignment and terminations at the recommendation of the employer.
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
•State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan- Mandatory
•Workers’ Compensation- Mandatory
•Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation)- Mandatory
•Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
•Deferred Compensation- Voluntary
•Employee Assistance Program- Voluntary
Benefits are not Applicable to OPS Employees
•Any form of paid leave
•Paid holidays
•Participation in the Florida Retirement System
•Reinstatement rights or retention rights.
For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
Please be advised:
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.
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.
Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.
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 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.
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