OPS HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 64963043

Requisition No: 833007 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 64963043

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64963043 

Salary:  $15.00 - $17.00 Hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 10/11/2024 

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a highly responsible professional position with lead responsibility for coordinating health disparities intervention activities in Union County. The primary responsibilities of this position include mobilizing partners to advance heath equity and address social determinants of health among populations at higher risk and that are underserved. This position is responsible for building community capacity that includes traditional public health organizations and non-traditional partners to reach disproportionately affected populations with tailored programs and practices to strengthen the collaboration with health care providers by promoting and maintaining health; and preventing and managing disease and economic support for families.

Build cross-sectional partnerships to align public health, healthcare, and non-health (e.g., housing, social service) interventions that improve community awareness and utilization of mental health and substance use services and decrease risk for COVID-19.  Educate community members about eligibility for and access to entitlement programs (Medicaid, including its medical, mental health, and housing benefits, TANF and SNAP).

Support county activities and outreach to increase access to COVID-19 prevention, testing and vaccination to populations that are high-risk and underserved. Engage partners and promote family friendly work policies that result in increased access to COVID-19 prevention and vaccination information, chronic disease management.

Identify and establish collaborations with critical partners affiliated with and who provide services to populations that are underserved and at higher risk for COVID-19 to disseminate accurate, culturally and linguistically responsive information and facilitate access to health-related services. Work with local faith-based, education, health and social service agencies and other community gatekeepers to increase participation in community outreach, data collection and emergency planning.

Assess training needs of county health department staff and other community partners to improve their capacity for addressing social determinants of health.

Oversee administration and reporting of county Health Disparities work plan and budget.  Attend required Health Disparities trainings.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written English language skills.
• Emotional maturity and intelligence.
• Ability to problem-solve in sensitive situations.
• Ability to produce accurate data records and to summarize results in report form.
• Ability to create standard work products in Microsoft Suite, such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Experience recruiting and developing community partnerships.
• Experience presenting community health education to groups using culturally and linguistically appropriate health communication interventions.

Preferred:

• First Aid-CPR-AED Certified.
• Knowledge and intermediate skills in all Microsoft Office applications.

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:

Starke, FL

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements.  Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• 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.