HEALTH SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE - 64068101

Requisition No: 841822 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE - 64068101

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64068101 

Salary:  34,500.00-36,000.00 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 12/08/2024 

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Job Positing Category: Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

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

This position is classified as a sensitive position. Incumbent handles protected health information on a need-to-know basis following Department of Health Information Security and Privacy Policy, Protocols and Procedures. Employee abides by State/Federal laws governing health information. Responsible to maintain confidentiality, security, privacy and integrity of protected health information. Client

information used or obtained in the field must be safeguarded from access by unauthorized personnel.

Disease Intervention

Works a daily task list within the STARs database of positive sexually transmitted diseases, managing and prioritizing caseload of STI and HIV infections in accordance with the Bureau of STD and Area 15 guidelines. Investigates fully including record searching, telephone calls, interview, and field visits to find infected individual, elicit partners, and provide/offer partner services. Interviews and re-interviews patients infected with STDs including HIV/AIDS 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. Ensures that HIV clients are referred to Linkage to Care and Ryan White in a accordance with the guidelines and timelines for each. 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.

Other

Performs additional duties above and beyond job description (serve as team lead/representative, outreach coordinator, special projects, etc.).

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. 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 be able to lift a minimum of 15 lbs and work outside as needed. 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:

• Must be willing to work in the Special Needs Shelter during disaster response.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License, if out of state, a valid Florida Driver's License is required within 30 days of hire
• Must be a Certified Phlebotomist or willing to become certified within 6 months of hire.
• Must be able and willing to drive out of county, to undesirable neighborhood, and/or between counties.
• Must be willing to periodically work before and/or after work hours, including weekends to respond to investigations, outreach events, and/or outbreaks.
• Must have experience working in the medical or public health field.
• 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.