HEALTH SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE - 64051611

Requisition No: 838057 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE - 64051611

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64051611 

Salary:  34,500.00-36,00.000 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 10/06/2024 

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position works in the STD Department to detect, control, and prevent Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) in Area 15 (St Lucie, Martin, Okeechobee, and Indian River Counties). The incumbent is under the direct supervision of Public Health Services Manager-B.

Disease Intervention

Works a daily task list within the STARs database of positive sexually transmitted diseases. Investigates fully including record searching, telephone calls, interview, and field visits to find infected individual and elicit partners. Interviews and re-interviews patients infected with STDs including HIV/AIDS, Syphilis, Chlamydia, and Gonorrhea for educating patients regarding their infection, future medical follow up and developing a plan to locate and refer their sexual partners and others who may be infected. Ensures that infected individuals and their partners are referred into a medical facility for an examination and/or needed treatment. This includes but not limited to jails, rehabilitation centers, clinics, hospitals, private providers, all areas of the community including private homes, parks, homeless areas, etc. Investigation may also include conducting internet searches and communication using select mobile dating application approved by the STD program office to notify persons exposed to or at risk for STDs including HIV. All partner notification activities will be carried out within established communication parameters as outlined in the internal operating policy, STD and HIV Partner Notification via Mobile Dating Applications. Consults with providers, infection control, laboratories and other community partners as needed for: case reporting, obtaining information on cases or determining diagnosis, provide current guidance on diagnosis and treatment. Documents initial and periodic reviews of interview, counseling, and investigative forms.

Outreach/Education

Conducts field screenings for STD and HIV (serological/blood draws/phlebotomy/urine collection) of targeted population as needed using phlebotomy techniques and universal precautions. Participates in the planning, organizing health events to educate on STD/HIV services as well as available services at DOH. Develops, implements, and evaluates targeted health education efforts aimed at improving health. Assists or coordinates community events for STD/HIV services and helps to identify opportunities for community outreaches. Tracks supplies for events, load supplies in vehicle to take to event, sets up and breaks down event. Communicates with providers and laboratories on reporting requirements as appropriate, provides education including CDC guidelines for testing, preventative treatment, and treatment of STDs in accordance with Florida Statutes 381.0031, 381.004, and 384.24. Initiates provider visits for disease reporting, conducting in-services on STD/HIV testing/treatment as needed or requested.

Administrative

Prepares and actively participates in meetings, trainings as required (chalk talks, program meetings, conference calls, meeting calendars, reminders, and schedules, etc.) Ensures that all cases assigned for interview or counseling are managed and documented properly in statewide database.  Completes travel reimbursement forms, HMC service codes, Employee Activity Report (EARs), etc.  Gathers data from outreach events and submits to supervisor as requested.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Effective written and verbal English communication skills, Effective interpersonal skills. Ability to perform basic computer operations. Knowledge of computer data bases including STARS, Microsoft word. Ability to interpret data. Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision. Must have valid Florida driver license and have the ability to drive to any of the Area 15 counties, independently with county car.  Must have the ability to drive a multi-passenger van. Must have reliable personal motorized transportation, i.e., automobile, or similar vehicle, to perform field activities. Must have the ability to lift up to 15lbs, load equipment and unload equipment into vehicles. Must be able to travel out of town for mandatory trainings and /or meetings. Must have proficient knowledge in the following databases or display proficiency within 6 months of hire date: HMS, STARS. Must be phlebotomy trained within 6 months of hire date.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Willing to work in the Special Needs Shelter during disaster response.
• Have a valid Florida Driver's License
• Certified Phlebotomist or willing to become certified within 6 months of hire.
• Able and willing to drive out of county, to undesirable neighborhoods, and/or between counties.
• Willing to periodically work before and/or after work hours, including weekends to respond to investigations, outreach events, and/or outbreaks.
• Willing to conducts field screenings for STD and HIV (serological/blood draws/phlebotomy/urine collection) of targeted population as needed using phlebotomy techniques and universal precautions once trained to do so.

Preferred:

• Experience working with HIV and/or STD clients.
• Experience interviewing clients.
• Experience working in the Public Health Field.
• Bilingual in either Spanish or Creole
• Experience with computer applications such as: Outlook, Word, Power Point, etc.
• Associate degree in a health or science field or equivalent work experience.

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:

Fort Pierce

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.

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.

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.