OPS HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64937262

Requisition No: 839141 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64937262

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64937262 

Salary:  $20.00 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 11/14/2024 

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**This requisition will be used to fill multiple positions**

Previous applicant need not to apply

Your specific duties

This position is assigned to the Area 2 Sexually Transmitted Disease Program housed within the Florida Department of Health in Leon County. The Area 2 program is a 14-county region and has the responsibility for the operation and/or surveillance of all activities involved in the control of Sexually Transmitted Diseases; especially Syphilis, linkage to care for people with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), and Chlamydia & Gonorrhea.  The program’s main objective is to interrupt the transmission of STDs; thereby reducing their incidence and prevalence, as interrupt the spread of communicable infections.  This position functions as a Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS) and must be able to work with minimal supervision in all aspects of the STD Program.  Travel within the state of Florida is required.

This position provides confidential counseling, testing and referral for medical treatment for persons either diagnosed with or exposed to a STI.  Clients who are diagnosed with a STIs are offered partner referral services that allow for the notification, screening and treatment referral for their sex or needle-sharing partners. 

The incumbent for this position communicates with physicians, hospitals, clinics, and laboratory personnel, both public and private, to confirm treatment and diagnosis of all reportable STIs.  The DIS will arrange for examination and treatment of the client as needed. 

The incumbent must also conduct field investigations to locate clients in the home or community setting who test positive with a STD/HIV or have been named as an exposed contact.  Provides counseling, education, testing and referral to treatment of all STIs.  

Manages assigned cases of reportable STI conditions according to policy; prepares and submits all documents and reports associated with job assignment. 

The DIS conducts interviews according to established guidelines and protocols.

Performs blood draws. 

May be required to participate in outreach activities. 

Compiles, organizes and analyzes data; plans, organizes and coordinates work activities; prepare records and reports maintains strict confidentiality; identifies community resources; prepares and conducts training programs; communicates effectively in day-to-day job activities which include written and oral skills; establishes and maintains effective working relationships with others. Computer skills and data entry skills required.

Take sexual risk history and identify symptoms of infection.  Make appropriate treatment referrals. 

Must document in the client records and on field records in a concise accurate manner.  Enters STD results into the Surveillance Tools and Reporting System (STARS) system as assigned.   

Accurately completes employee activity records in the Health Management System (HMS).

Develop and deliver education and prevention training, for diverse audiences, individuals, groups, and all clients, as assigned or as needed; on all STDs, which define ways to reduce the risk of transmitting the disease that they have or define techniques to risk reduction, so they will not become infected.

Other related 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 conduct health investigations.

•           Ability to analyze data.

•           Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work activities.

•           Ability to prepare records and reports.

•           Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

•           Ability to identify community resources.

•           Ability to prepare and conduct training programs.

•           Ability to communicate effectively.

•           Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite): Valid Driver’s License,

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 an emergency.  Emergency duty required of this position includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural. This position will have access to records containing social security numbers in the performance of job duties. May be required to use personal vehicle for work related duties.

Qualifications:

 A Bachelors degree or higher in a related field (public health or social/behavioral science), or a High School Diploma with 3-years of related work experience

Preferred:

Experience working in public health or have a medical/clinic environment.

State Health Surveillance Systems (STARS, EHARS, MERLIN)

Florida HIV 500/501 certification

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 innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C collaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A accountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R responsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E excellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

 Where You Will Work: 

1515 Old Bainbridge Road, Tallahassee, Fla. 32303

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:

This position is not eligible for telework.

Must be willing to complete DIS Passport To Partner Services training within the first 6 months of employment.

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.    

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. 

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.