OPS SOCIAL WORK SERVICES PROGRAM CONSULT - 64801654

Requisition No: 846912 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS SOCIAL WORK SERVICES PROGRAM CONSULT - 64801654

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64801654 

Salary:  Hourly Rate of Pay: $24.63 

Posting Closing Date: 03/07/2025 

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Open Competitive Opportunity

This is a Telework Position and the selected candidate is preferred to reside in Leon County and or surrounding counties, but is will be acceptable to reside in the counties listed below in job advertisement. 
 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Regional EMS Coordinator

This is a professional position involvlng statewide coordination of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Workforce, Health, Safety and Wellness of the Bureau of Emergency Medlcal oversight (BEMO), EMS Section.

Conducts regional site visits with EMS providers assigned to establish a rapport, source of contact with the EMS Section, and a resource. Site visits will include regulatory compliance monitoring, quality improvement results of providers, sharing of resources avallable to the providers such as grants, upcoming training, access to QI data and other issues. Customer service excellence will be delivered throughout this process.

Evaluates, develops and implements EMS workforce, health, safety, and wellness strategies for the EMS section. Conducts site visits with governmental and non governmental programs delivering these services for EMS providers.

Conducts research on the current methodologies of EMS health, safety and wellness programs, based on this research develops and recommends programs to the section. Coordinates with other state agencies to build collaborative relationships. Works closely with other areas within the section to deliver training and support services.

Provides technical assistance and support to EMS staff and BEMO's Data Unit daily. Coordinates activities and plans with other units within the EMS section to ensure that their activities are mutually supportive and consistent with training and education goals and objectives.

Conceptualizes improved approaches for EMS workforce, health, safety, and wellness training, education, and regulation. Develops long-term, lntermediate and short-term plans, goals, objectives and activities for EMS workforce, health, safety and wellness training and education.

Serves as a EMS section's workforce, health, safety and wellness coordinator, and other championships as assigned.

Coordinates the development and implementation of EMS workforce, health, safety and wellness program goals and objectives within the goals of the EMS State Plan, EMS Advisory Council's workforce, health, safety and wellness adhoc committee, and the department.

Serves as an active participant in-state and national organizations involved in setting standards for EMS workforce, health, safety and wellness and paramedic educational programs, including but not limited to, the National EMS Management, National Association of EMTs and the Florida Coalition of Fireflghter's wellness and the Florida Paramedic Assocatlon.

Works in the State EOC during disasters, for evaluations, deployment, personnel, supplies and medlcal support. In addition, participates on the planning committee to develop evaluation, deployment, personnel and medical support and all other ESF8 needs.

Deployment to the field for assistance with the above areas before, during and after a disaster.

Prepares and maintains a desk manual (In conjunction with the position description) which serves to provide additional guidance and ready access to reference materials for anyone serving in this position.

All other duties as assigned.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) licensing, inspection, and investigations processes.
• Knowledge of the National Registry of EMT certification process.
• Knowledge of principles of Mobile Integrated Health/ Communitiy Paramedicine as it relates to Emergency Medical Services.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications. 
• Ability to read, interrupt, and apply applicable EMS Florida Statutes and Rules.
• Ability to draft and propose policy, procedural, and rule changes.
• Ability to read and interrupt EMS quality metrics.
• Ability to develop recommendations and assist licensed EMS agencies in impletmenting quality improvement plans using clinical and operational quality metrics.
• Ability to research grant opportunities.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required.
• Valid Florida Driver License required.
• Valid State of Florida or Nationally Registered Paramedic certification required.
• Valid CPR and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification required.

Travel Time- 25-50%

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:

Primarily, but not limited to: Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Holmes, Washington, Bay, Jackson, Calhoun, Gulf, Liberty, Franklin, Wakulla, Gadsden, Leon, Jefferson, Madison, Taylor, Dixie, Lafayette, Suwannee, Hamilton, Columbia, Baker, Union, and Bradford counties.

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.

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

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.