OPS HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM ANALYST - 64913918

Job posting category - Open Competitive 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The position will coordinate and conduct timely personal interviews and re-interviews of pregnant patients infected with a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) as specified for the purpose of: (1) educating patients regarding their infections and appropriate medical care; (2) developing plans to locate and refer their sex and needle sharing partners and others at risk for infection to a medical facility for examination and appropriate treatment. Performs cluster interviews on persons determined to be potential information sources for known cases. Conduct field investigation to bring about a timely disposition for mother, sex partner and baby field records. Acts as hospital/private provider’s liaison on positive tests for STDs. Incumbent is expected to communicate in a courteous and professional manner at all times.

Conduct filed investigation to locate all assigned pregnant females infected with Syphilis for a timely testing and treatment and perform a thorough case management on said patients. Maintains tracking log on all pregnant women with a reactive serology and provides weekly list of open field records to surveillance supervisor. Ascertains serology status of neonate upon mother’s delivery and initiates congenital syphilis worksheet for quarterly review.

Acts as congenital syphilis liaison. Investigates all positive neonatal and maternal Treponema and non-Treponema lab results to complete the congenital syphilis case investigation worksheet. Verifies diagnosis, treatment history for mother and baby by telephone and/or field visits to hospital/health care provider or record search of medical records. Field Investigation and collaboration efforts with DIS for treatment and/or interview of the mother.

The incumbent is required to assist clinic duties and must be able to work collaboratively with clinical and other key staff that plays a role in providing Linkage to Care Services to the clients of Miami Dade County. Locate and link all clients infected with HIV, to medical treatment services as well as any other services needed.

Prepares and maintains timely and accurate records. Document all activities and updating prism in a timely manner. Acts as hospital liaison on all pregnant females with positive STD tests. Assist surveillance Manager in Lab/Provider visitation for quality assurance and policy presentations in the field as required.

Other job duties as required to ensure smooth running of the Surveillance Unit.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.
• Ability to conduct fact-finding interviews.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to conduct investigations.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Customer and PersonaI Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Qualifications:

Minimum – The role requires a minimum of three years of experience working in an STD/HIV disease program or community‑based organization, and it also requires a willingness to perform home visits in high‑risk areas of the county.

Preferred – Incumbent in this position is preferred to be bilingual in English, Spanish and Creole. 

Where You Will Work:

1350 NW 14th Street, Miami, FL 33125

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.

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.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

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.