HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM CONSULTANT I - 64045841

Requisition No: 855078 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM CONSULTANT I - 64045841

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64045841 

Salary:  $39,320.84 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 06/19/2025 

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Human Services Program Consultant I

DOH-Pinellas HIV/AIDS Surveillance Coordinator for the HIV/AIDS Surveillance Program

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This posting is to fill a Human Services Program Consultant I - HIV/AIDS Surveillance Coordinator position within the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County, Disease Control Division.
 

The position provides surveillance services, applying the principles of epidemiology and biostatistics in assessment, epidemiological determination, data collection and analysis. The role of surveillance, through the communication of analytical findings, ultimately leads to planning interventions to control the spread of HIV/AIDS. The position is assigned to the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County, and functions under the supervision of the HIV/AIDS Surveillance Program Manager.

HIV/AIDS SURVEILLANCE COORDINATOR POSITION:

Statewide Axiom Pro/eHARS Database:

Performs up to 100% of the data checks in the Axiom Pro/eHARS database on all incoming lab reports, case reports, and medical record/facility line lists checking for new or updated HIV/AIDS case information.

1. Verifies Pinellas/Pasco and/or Out-Of-Area HIV or AIDS cases in the Axiom Pro/eHARS database and notes HIV/AIDS/NIR (Non-Identified Risk) status on incoming lab reports/case reports/line lists.
2. Cases not found in Axiom Pro/eHARS are noted as “NR” (Not Reported) cases on incoming lab reports/case reports/line lists and are further processed to determine if they meet reportable criteria for the state of Florida.

Lab Records and/or Incoming HIV/AIDS Case Reports:

1. Record searches and verifies/notes patient information on all incoming labs/case reports in Axiom Pro/eHARS database.
2. Processes lab/case report information immediately (i.e. calls health care provider and/or completes case report on any reportable HIV/AIDS cases) or places information in proper “working” electronic folder for follow-up by other surveillance employees.
3. Inputs ERF (epidemiological record form) information into STD database, STARS 2.0, for DIS (Disease Intervention Service) follow-up on all HIV positive WB/Differentiating/NAAT cases or pregnant HIV positive females.
4. Places completed case reports in “review” folder for HIV/AIDS Surveillance Program Manager.
5. Scans all non-electronic labs and case reports to Tallahassee for appropriate data entry and/or follow-up by HIV Surveillance staff.
6. Reviews Axiom Pro/eHARS database weekly/monthly to ensure data quality and completeness of case reporting.

 Medical Record Reviews:

1. Periodically requests ICD-10 HIV coded line lists from all area hospitals, clinics and infectious disease offices that see HIV/AIDS clients on a routine basis.
2. Record searches and verifies/notes patient information on all incoming line lists in Axiom Pro/eHARS database.
3. Processes facility line list information immediately including:
1. creating medical record request forms on all HIV positive, Non-Reported or NIR cases.
2. creating chart review forms on all charts to be reviewed at facility.
3. creating an official letter to the health information medical director and/or infectious disease clinic requesting a chart review date.
4. calling provider/medical records department to set up a chart review date.
5. assists HIV/AIDS Surveillance Program Manager in completing scheduled chart reviews looking for risks, HIV tests, and/or AIDS criteria.
6. completes case reports written during chart review by checking for information in STARS 2.0 prior to submission for scanning to Tallahassee for data entry. Information may also need to be inputted into STARS for STD/DIS follow-up, if necessary.
7. follow-up letter is written to facility to provide feedback on the chart review.

Perinatal Program:

1. Reviews all laboratory tests for pregnancy status and, if noted/reported, ensures a field record is created in STARS 2.0 and the pregnancy is noted on the Perinatal Summary List which is reviewed on a routine basis.
2. Reports any known HIV positive pregnant females as soon as possible to the USF Perinatal Nurse Coordinator to ensure linkage and continuity of PNC (pre-natal care) throughout pregnancy.
3. Participates, either in person or online, in Perinatal Taskforce meetings. If requested, the employee will take minutes of the monthly meetings and prepare a report to be sent to participants.
4. Reports all HIV exposed births to the State Health Office as soon as possible and ensure proper follow-up is being addressed by the USF Perinatal Nurse Coordinator and Maternal & Child Health/Healthy Start case worker.

Dissemination of Data:

1. Requests data from Tallahassee and may be requested to produce statistical reports from eHARS database as needed.
2. Provides information on the prevention, transmission, surveillance and control of HIV/AIDS to the community, client, or health care professional groups.
3. Occasionally attends meetings (on behalf of the HIV/AIDS Surveillance Program Manager) with community partners to share and yield vital information.
4. Assists with providing HIV/AIDS Surveillance reports for dissemination to HIV/AIDS providers and occasionally provided on the official Florida Department of Health-Pinellas County website.
5. Participates in ongoing trainings to increase awareness of new laws, policies, and procedures regarding HIV and AIDS.

General Office: Provides overall support and coordination of office activities, including answering phones and taking messages; ensuring supplies are ordered and available; filing and organizing documents.

Filing: Maintains all administrative, HIV, and AIDS patient files (until they can be shredded) - ensuring filing occurs frequently (e.g. daily/weekly) to ensure files remain current. Establishes logical filing systems that can be accessed by appropriate staff. Filing also includes keeping necessary electronic password protected files updated and processed in secured folders.

Other: Performs other duties as required including:

1. Performs liaison duties for HIV/AIDS reporting from private providers and the Health Departments in Pinellas & Pasco counties.
2. Assists in the follow-up activities received from the Bureau of HIV/AIDS to obtain missing or discrepant data, or for the further clarification of existing data.
3. Assists in the collection and verification of data for follow-up and special studies conducted within the unit.
4. Shreds all confidential case report forms, laboratory tests, & information that has been verified as "reported" to the State Health Office in the eHARS/Axiom Pro databases.

Security:  Maintains the super-confidential patient case reports, assists with their accuracy, availability and ensures files are kept secure, current and readily available.  Conducts daily security reviews in morning and evening to ensure all files and doors are locked and database is secure.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High-school diploma 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Masters in Public Health degree, preferred
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the biological sciences and/or one year of professional biological experience in a field or laboratory program; or
• 1-2 years of work experience in Department of Health disease surveillance activities or public health projects/programs.

EXAMPLES OF JOB CHARACTERISTICS

• Combining, evaluating, and reasoning with information and data to make decisions and solve problems. These processes involve making decisions about the relative importance of information and choosing the best solution.
• Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
• Making judgments about or assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
• Communicating with persons outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.
• Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Providing information to supervisors, fellow workers, and subordinates. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.
• Identifying underlying principles, reasons, or facts by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
• Keeping up-to-date technically and knowing one's own jobs' and related jobs' functions.
• Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, verifying, or processing information or data.
• Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, often to detect problems or to find out when things are finished.
• Identifying information received by making estimates or categorizations, recognizing differences or similarities, or sensing changes in circumstances or events.

EXAMPLES OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

This position requires that the individual possess knowledge of health care services, medical terms, epidemiology, the ability to collect and analyze data, and the ability to work independently. Additionally, the position requires the individual possess the ability to organize and present statistical data in a logical format and the ability to identify significant statistical findings and respond appropriately. The individual must be able to utilize a computer and software including word processor, spreadsheet, publishing and statistical applications. Other knowledge, skills, and abilities required are as follows:

• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, STDs, and communicable diseases.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to conduct project related surveillance functions for the purpose of reclassifying cases which have been reported as "NIR” (i.e. non-identified risk).
• Ability to compile, organize and analyze data for surveillance activities and the ability to develop reports.
• Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other materials.
• Ability to use personal computer and software programs.
• Ability to train an individual or groups of people.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other agencies as well as others in the community.
• Ability to develop and provide in-service training programs.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to surveillance practices.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

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:

205 Dr Martin Luther King St Jr., Ste 3-148, St Petersburg, FL 33701

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.

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. 

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.