OPS Outreach Coordinator - 64853094

Requisition No: 827456 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS Outreach Coordinator - 64853094

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64853094 

Salary:  $22.00 hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 05/01/2024 

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Title:   OPS Biological Scientist I - 64853094

Working Title: OPS Outreach Coordinator

Hourly Wage: $22.00/Hour

Full-time 40 hours weekly

Location: Naples

The Outreach Coordinator is a grant-funded position through 2028. The grant can be terminated or extended at any time. The grant may or may not be funded again after that date. Your employment beyond the grant expiration date is not guaranteed. Should the grant not be funded, you are eligible and encouraged to apply for another position within the agency.  The salary for this position is $22.00/hour and is anticipated to work 40 hours weekly. 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Assist and collaborate with HIV, Hepatitis and STD prevention services including education, outreach, testing, linkage to care activities, condom distribution, as well as external partners, to build collaborative, sustainable relationships to enhance and expand community engagement initiative.
• Coordinate HIV, Hepatitis and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) outreach activities at drug treatment centers, mental health clinics, and the homeless population. 
• Provide HIV, Hepatitis and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) counseling and testing, linkage, referral and education to clients of the Department of Health (DOH) and to community members during outreach intervention and events. 
• Coordinate and participate in all outreach activities related to community events and health fairs in Collier County.
• Initiate public health messaging to the Public Information Officer (PIO) in marketing of relevant policy initiatives as requested. Prepare press releases, brochures, and other marketing materials to develop strategic relationships with priority populations.
• Provide presentation and educational sessions to promote client engagement and retention in HIV care to increase overall rates of viral suppression, based on evidence informed practices, including motivational interviewing, to address identified gaps in care.
• Promote access to testing, treatment, referrals to STD and Hepatitis screenings, as well as to other medical and social services and link individuals to appropriate care, all to improve health outcomes and reduce disease transmission by conducting on-going community and street outreach in the Collier County area.
• Develop and establish ongoing collaborations with Faith Based Organizations and local businesses to enhance and expand community engagement initiatives.
• Collect, analyze, prepare, disseminate reports using program data and on local demographics data to develop results, and present the conclusions to the relevant departments.
• Collaborate, coordinate, and participate with other DOH staff in the area and other agencies who are responsible for conducting community-based trainings and executing other engagement activities.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience with infectious disease (HIV, STDs, viral hepatitis) prevention.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of internal and external partners.
• Excellent Computer skills Microsoft Word, PDF, Outlook .
• Knowledge of and experience with federal, local, and state policies.
• Ability to work with managers and staff to identify training needs and research information for training/meeting opportunities, or to provide outreach materials
• Ability to work with ethnic, racial, economic, and sexually diverse populations and persons who have experienced homelessness, persons with a mental illness and/or substance use disorders. 

Qualifications:

Required:

• Current Florida driver’s license and reliable transportation and willingness to use personal vehicle for business-related travel.  
• HIV/AIDS 500/501 Counseling and Testing Certification or certification within 90 days of employment and annual updates.
• HIV Rapid test certification within 90 days of employment.
• Proficient in English and Spanish both written and verbal
• Work hours: 40 hours weekly, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.  Additional hours may be required in the event of a public health disaster or as needed.  Ability and willingness to work flexible hours (Evenings, weekends & holidays) when needed to address client needs, outbreaks or other public health emergencies. 
• EMERGENCY DUTY- Incumbent may be required to work during or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in Special Needs or Red Cross Shelters, or to perform other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

Preferred:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an U. S. accredited college or university in health or science related field preferred or comparable level experience working in an STD/HIV and/or surveillance program.
• Experience performing phlebotomy.

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:

Naples, 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.