HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM CONSULTANT I - 64000246

Requisition No: 843597 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM CONSULTANT I - 64000246

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64000246 

Salary:  $47,239.92 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 12/30/2024 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BROWARD

HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM CONSULTANT I - 64000246

HIV SURVEILLANCE

INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY

Applicants accepted only from Department of Health employees, (includes OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees). Applicants will not be accepted from outside of the department.

We request that all applications be completed with People First - no faxed or mailed applications to the agency. Experience, education, and/or training used to meet the minimum qualifications and in response to the qualifying questions must be verifiable through information contained in your application.

When completing the online application, all gaps of employment or education greater than 90 days starting from high school must be explained (approximate date, month, and year) identifying company name or if unemployed. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This is a professional position in the Department of Health Broward County Health Department HIV/AIDS Surveillance section. This position is responsible for the coordination of the HIV Surveillance activities (HIV Coordinator) and general AIDS surveillance activities. This position is classified as sensitive and the incumbent is responsible for the following confidential data sets: HIV/AIDS case reporting and surveillance data and Out of County data. The incumbent must maintain state and local confidentiality/security policies as related to HIV/AIDS surveillance data and information in accordance with Florida Statute 384, Florida Administrative Code 64-D, Health Department guidelines, rules and regulations, and receive no valid complaints concerning the security of HIV/AIDS information.

 HIV Surveillance Duties:

Receives, tracks, and follows up on all HIV reports submitted by CHD's, laboratories, and patient care providers. Maintains HIV surveillance log books in a clear, easy to use manner; by date of test, provider, type of test, and patient name. Reviews patient care records of suspected HIV cases and accurately identifies the required medical evidence to establish reportable HIV cases as defined by the CDC. Works closely with the STD staff to ensure 100% return on referral cases. Completes all special studies assigned by the CDC or SHO by the requested due date. Accurately completes all paperwork with 5% or less error rate.

AIDS Surveillance Duties:

 Investigates suspected AIDS cases reported in a geographically assigned area of Broward County. Reviews patient care records of suspected AIDS cases and accurately identifies the required medical evidence to establish reportable AIDS cases as defined by the CDC. Accurately completes the HARS reporting form (with 5% or less error rate) on those cases meeting criteria.

Assists with development of methods to expand HIV/AIDS Surveillance in order to ensure 100% reporting of AIDS and reportable HIV cases.

Prepares monthly status reports, and QI reports as needed.

Reviews assigned reading material to remain current: i.e. diagnostics, treatment and legal issues.

Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFIATIONS:

1. Willing to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.
2. Current employee of the Florida Department of Health including OPS, CS, SES, or SMS.
3. Valid driver’s license, free of major infractions and access to an automobile to be utilized for work purposes.
4. Experience working in HIV Surveillance Program.
5. Experience filing out CDC 50.42A Form.
6. Experience using Axiom Pro.

PREFERED QUALIFITIONS:

1. Knowledge of HIV/AIDS.
2. Knowledge of HIV/AIDS Surveillance’s basic protocols.
3. Knowledge of HIV laboratory test results.
4. Experience handling or working with medical records.
5. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.

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:

Broward County

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

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

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

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. 

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 here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.