Community Outreach Specialist - 64029961

Requisition No: 843818 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: Community Outreach Specialist - 64029961

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64029961 

Salary:  $36,000.00 - $39,373.36 

Posting Closing Date: 01/16/2025 

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***Open Competitive Job Opportunity***

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Come Join DOH-Team Duval!  If you are looking to establish an exciting and successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida.

This is an intermediate level work performing a variety of tasks under limited supervision where general policies, practices and principles can be applied to a situation not previously covered. The job requires a general knowledge of counseling techniques and social work principles and practices. Incumbents may use skill in recommending routine changes in standardized operating procedures.

Public Health Competency Domain 1: Analytical/Assessment skills

Public Health Competency Domain 2: Policy development/Program planning skills

Public Health Competency Domain 3: Communication skills

Public Health Competency Domain 6: Public Health Sciences skills

Public Health Competency Domain 8: Leadership and systems thinking skills.

The Florida Department of Health in Duval partners and collaborates with community-based organizations in the local area to provide outreach services within the community. These include, but are not limited to The Teen Health Centers, Duval County schools, afterschool programming, Teen friendly environments, etc. This position is responsible for Outreach/Prevention services and staff within the field operations program. This includes activities such as: facilitating community screening/testing opportunities; development of community collaborations and partnerships; reaching at-risk populations not easily reached through traditional intervention services and collaborating with other health providers. Some of the collaborative efforts/partnerships include, but are not limited to: The Teen Health Centers, AMI Kids, etc. Staff will performing a broad range of intervention/prevention services including screenings, prevention counseling, partner notification and linkage if needed.

Conduct interviews, provide partner services, performs field investigations, HIV Linkage to Care, PREP, NPEP, Test and Treat navigation and field testing for Syphilis and HIV, or other bacterial, biological, or viral agents.

Perform case management activities as directed in the process of identifying individuals infected with a STD, HIV/AIDS, or other bacterial, biological and/or viral agents. These activities will include but not be limited to case discussions, work prioritization, records documentation, case management, interviewing, visual case analysis and documentation of activities in the STARS and Linkage to Care Module database.

Perform Pre and Post test HIV counseling and provides Partner Counseling Referral Services (PCRS) in accordance with STD program policy to a wide variety of individuals with or at risk of an STD, HIV/AIDS, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Syphilis or other bacterial, biological and/or viral agent. Provide STD technical assistance to all Area 4 County Health Departments.

Visits and/or communicates with public and private clinics, clinicians, hospitals, laboratories and other health care facilities to stimulate reporting of cases and positive/reactive test results in a timely manner, (2) provides information on current diagnostic and treatment guidelines, (3) acquaints clinicians with current disease trends and their role in reducing the rate of infection in the community, (4) obtains demographic, medical, or other specific client information including address, telephone number, place of employment, social security number, race , sex, date of birth, test results, diagnosis, treatment, etc.

Participate in community outreach testing events, community educational presentations, staff meetings, and training sessions.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Public Health Competency Domain 1: Analytical/Assessment skills

Public Health Competency Domain 2: Policy development/Program planning skills

Public Health Competency Domain 5: Community dimension of practice skills

The Community Relations Coordinator will collaborate with partners in the community to provide education; materials; discuss relevant issues related to morbidity/issues/outbreak situations and develop effective partnerships.

Public Health Competency Domain 3: Communication skills

Public Health Competency Domain 4: Cultural competency skills

Public Health Competency Domain 5: Community dimension of practice skills

The incumbent will take the lead on educational and screening programs sponsored by community partners and/or the Field Operations Department. The programs will involve many diverse groups and the coordinator will be able to relate to all community members, community leadership, medical providers, and others. The programs will be geared to elements of the community that are difficult to reach through traditional intervention means.

Public Health Competency Domain 2: Policy development/Program planning skills

Public Health Competency Domain 3: Communication skills

Public Health Competency Domain 5: Community dimension of practice skills

The coordinator will collaborate with Surveillance and/or meet individually or in groups with Primary Care Physicians to encourage them to do annual check-ups for STDs with all age groups.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 500/501 HIV Counselling and testing
• Effective communication skills dealing with youth/adolescents
• Detail-oriented, with a reputation for thorough process documentation creation, review, and training.
• Knowledgeable in records management

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Valid Driver License
• Three years successful experience working in public health/community engagement
• Must have recent experience of two years minimum to five years maximum of working within a community-based organization providing medical services, community outreach. Conducting Health Education and/or Mental health services in high-risk areas, jails, shelters, and within homeless population gathering areas.

Preferred:

• Two years minimum to five years maximum experience conducting investigations, interviews, and/or counseling sessions that require the clients to disclose personal and sensitive information including their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, behaviors, and social economic status.
• HIV 500/501, CDC ISTDI/ASTDI, STD passport training, medical assistant and phlebotomy 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:

Florida Department of Health in Duval County

515 West 6th Street

Jacksonville, Florida 32206

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.