SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64034088 1

Requisition No: 829037 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64034088 1

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64034088 

Salary:  $32,760 - $40,000 

Posting Closing Date: 06/30/2024 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY
Job Title: SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64034088

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a highly responsible professional position with lead responsibility for minority focused HIV/AIDS prevention, care and early intervention activities in an assigned area of the state.  It is a position that interreacts with the community and faith-based organizations as well as health Departments in 15 counties.  The primary responsibilities of this position include addressing and facilitating the HIV needs within the minority community. Fifty percent of the time is dedicated to linkage to care activities. This position is assigned to and stationed at the Florida Department of Health, Alachua County and reports to the HIV/AIDS Program Administrator for the area.

The incumbent will cause all those eligible for testing to be tested with the best means available.  The incumbent will coordinate HIV testing for Alachua County Health Department.  Input client services into EMR as required.  Ensure 1628 forms are processed according to SOH protocol and provide technical assistance on 1628 forms as needed.  Participate in outreach activities as schedule permits. Provides STD post-test counseling and schedule appointments as needed.  Manage county condom distribution for the 15-county area.

The incumbent will fill the role as Early Intervention Consultant (EIC) as prescribed by the Bureau of HIV/Aids.  Attend face to face EIC meetings or conference calls and distribute appropriate information to the staff and community.  This will include coordination of 500/501 trainings throughout area 3/13.

The incumbent will provide training, technical assistance, registration and re-registration of community and faith-based organizations interested in becoming a test site.  

Provide Linkage to care activities to ensure the engagement and retention of HIV + clients into care with the goal of improving health outcomes. This includes working with linkage to care specialists and STD program.

Assess technical assistance and training needs of community-based organizations (CBO's) to improve their capacity for providing HIV related services.  Address needs locally when possible.

Facilitate and or provide HIV training to minority CBO's.

Provide regular feedback to the HAPC on all activities.  Conduct annual workplan and monthly report of activities.

Attend all mandatory trainings and staff meetings.

Responsible for securing the designated information sets for the purposes of protecting confidentiality, data integrity, and appropriate access for all information, both confidential and public record, which is stored in hard copy and electronic forms.

This position acts as a back up to MACand hours may be adjusted to meet the needs of the community to include before, after hours and weekends.

Performs all other duties assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of and experience with HIV/AIDS/STDs and high-risk population.

Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

Ability to develop, execute and manage memorandums of agreement between CBO’s and FBO’s.

Knowledge of and experience with Counseling, Testing and Linkage Services

Skills in stablishing and maintaining effective working relationships with organizations, groups, and individuals.

Knowledge of the methods of data collection, analysis and report generation.

Knowledge of securing confidential information according to HIPAA.

Knowledge and experience working with an Electronic Record..

Qualifications:

Minimum – Training experience; ability to communicate with clients and have written and oral skills to document the requirements. Ability to work in a fluid and flexible environment to accommodate daily changing priorities. Have training experience.

Preferred - Department of Health Employee (includes OPS, CS & SES employees)

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:

Alachua CHD,224 SE 24th St Gainesville, Fl 3264 Travel up to 25% of the time

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.