HEALTH SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE - 64058525

Requisition No: 837190 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE - 64058525

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64058525 

Salary:  $37,492.00 

Posting Closing Date: 09/24/2024 

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

Incumbent will serve 14 counties which provide PS to a wide variety of individuals infected with or at risk of any Communicable Disease to elicit partner and suspect information.  Uses information for epidemiological analysis to identify the source and spread of cases related to the known infection(s).

Conducts field investigations to locate and provide Field Directed Therapy to individuals infected with any communicable disease and/or to refer individuals infected with or suspected to be at risk of infection for communicable diseases for counseling, medical evaluation, and/or treatment. Incumbent will follow-up with all HIV positive cases until pt.is linked to care. This includes documentation in the in the HIV/AIDS Linkage modules.

Performs case management activities as directed in the process of discovering and/or identifying infected individuals.  These activities will include but are not limited to work prioritization and record documentation and management, clustering, HIV pre-and post-test counseling, visual case analysis and epidemiological techniques, data entry, and/or other related activities.

Completes required records and reports including case management forms and laboratory request forms, etc. in accordance with current CHD and FDOH policies and/or procedures.

Provide Rapid HIV and Syphilis testing to clients in assigned areas.  HIV test results will be provided 24 hours after receiving the test.  In collaboration with the universities, performs pre-and post-test counseling for confidential Rapid HIV testing clients.

Provides technical assistance to public and private providers on matters of HIV/AIDS and Communicable disease program services, planning, and screening efforts.  Communicates with physicians, clinic, and laboratory personnel to confirm the diagnosis, treatment, and laboratory results.

Communicates with and visits public and private medical doctors, clinicians, hospitals, laboratories and other health care providers to (1) obtain demographic, medical, or other specific client information including address, telephone number, place of employment, social security number, race, gender, date of birth, test results, diagnosis, treatment, etc. and/or to arrange medical evaluations and treatments for a client; (2) stimulate reporting of cases and/or positive reactive test results in accordance with FL statutes and administrative rules; (3) acquaint practitioners with current diagnostic and treatment guidelines, disease trends and their role in reducing the rate of infection in the community. This position will also assist with mentoring new DIS.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data.
• Ability to conduct fact-finding interviews.
• Ability to conduct health investigations.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work activities.
• Ability to prepare records and reports.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to identify community resources.
• Ability to prepare and conduct trainings.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and work independently.

Other job-related requirements for this position: This position may be required to work before, during and /or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of emergency. Emergency duty required of this position includes working in the special needs or Red Cross, or performing other duties including, but not limited to, response to or threat of disaster involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural. This position will also, have access to record containing social security numbers in the performance of job duties. May be required to use personal vehicle for work duties with mileage reimbursement.            

Qualification:

High School Diploma with demonstrated work experience with a diverse population. 

Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in the field of Public Health\ Social or Behavioral Science.

Experience working in public health or have a medical background.  

Driver's License 

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:

This position primarily works in Leon County. However, this position is a regional position that may require occasional day travel to various counties in the area.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

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

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• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

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.