HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM ANALYST - 64054231

Requisition No: 843151 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM ANALYST - 64054231

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64054231 

Salary:  $39,639.60 - $42,150.16 

Posting Closing Date: 12/24/2024 

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - HILLSBOROUGH

DIVISION OF DISEASE CONTROL

HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM ANALYST – HIV/AIDS SURVEILLANCE

1105 E. KENNEDY BLVD, TAMPA, FL 33602

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County. If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida. We hope you decide to join our team! Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

Join an amazing company culture that values employee growth and development at the Florida Department of Health. Professional development is highly encouraged and supported within our organization through opportunities for mentorships and educational and skills training. From the moment you are hired, you can begin to grow as a professional and a leader, through strategic planning, internal committees, and project engagement. There are also many opportunities for continuing education at no cost to the employee. If you are looking to further your education through a college degree, the Florida Department of Health can help with our tuition reimbursement program. We offer an inspiring and encouraging atmosphere to support you while you work with us. 

The Florida Department of Health (DOH) is responsible for the health and safety of all citizens and visitors to the state. As a public health agency, the Florida Department of Health must monitor the health status of Floridians, diagnose, and investigate health problems, and mobilize local communities to address health-related issues. The Florida Department of Health develops policies and plans that support health goals, enforce laws and regulations that protect the health of all residents and visitors, and link people to needed health care services. The Florida Department of Health also provides specialized assistance to pregnant women, infants, and children with special health care needs, regulates health care practitioners, and provides medical disability determinations.

Human Services Program Analyst – HIV/AIDS Surveillance

This position serves as the NIR (No Identified Risk) Coordinator for the Area 6 HIV/AIDS Surveillance Program, located at the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County, Disease Control Division, based in Tampa. This team member is responsible for HIV risk ascertainment and reclassification for HIV/AIDS cases as well as conducting data collection for HIV/AIDS surveillance cases for Area 6 (Hillsborough, Hernando, and Manatee counties). This position requires a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, HIV/AIDS, and disease reporting processes. The incumbent must process laboratory reports and case report forms to ensure cases are reported and completed in a timely manner.

The specialist should have a good rapport with internal and external customers, display a positive attitude, work in a flexible manner, be approachable, work independently under the supervision of the HIV/AIDS Surveillance Manager. This position is part of a public health organization and is expected to promote cooperation, courtesy, and teamwork in a diverse environment, while adhering to policies, procedures, laws, and statutes established by DOH-Hillsborough, the State of Florida, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Investigates HIV and AIDS cases reported with No Identified Risk (NIR) or No Reported Risk (NRR).
• Contacts reporting providers to ascertain risk information.
• Reclassifies NIR (No Identified Risk) cases when appropriate.
• Requests and reviews medical records from public and private hospitals and other reporting sites.
• Submits required case reports to the State Health Office, as it relates to risk exposure and reclassification.
• Identifies providers with high NIR rates and provides appropriate feedback and technical assistance as needed.
• Establishes active liaison with medical providers most likely to diagnose and treat HIV/AIDS patients.
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with internal and external customers.
• Provides NIR training for registered CTLS sites, in collaboration with the local Early Intervention Consultant (EIC).
• Conducts risk ascertainment interviews with clients reported with No Identified Risk (NIR).
• Assists in special epidemiologic investigations and/or studies requested by the Department of Health (DOH) and/or Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
• Conducts active and passive HIV/AIDS Surveillance in accordance with Florida Statute 384, Chapter 64D-3 Florida Administrative Code, Centers for Disease Control guidelines, HIV/AIDS Surveillance Module training, and instruction received by supervisor and the State Health Office.
• Completes HIV/AIDS Case Report Forms on new and update cases as assigned.
• Maintains confidential information in a secure manner.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of HIV/AIDS.
• Ability to work independently and in groups.
• Adhere to security policies and maintain confidentiality.
• Social perceptiveness: being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react the way they do.
• Communication: talking to others to effectively convey Information; communicating effectively with others in writing, as indicated by the needs of the audience.
• Visioning: developing an image of how a system should work under ideal conditions.
• Identifying Downstream Consequences: determining the long-term outcomes of a change in operations.
• Administration: principles and processes involved in business and organizational planning, coordination, and execution, including strategic planning, resource allocation, manpower modeling, leadership techniques, and production methods.
• Customer Service: principles and processes for providing customer and personal services, including needs assessment techniques, quality service standards, alternative delivery systems, and customer satisfaction evaluation techniques.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• At least two years experiences working with data collection and validation.
• At least two years of customer service experiences in a healthcare setting.
• Valid Florida driver’s license or able to get one within 30 days of hire.

Preferred:  

• Comprehensive knowledge of HIV/AIDS.
• At least one year experience working in the communicable disease arena.
• Bachelor’s degree (from an accredited college, or university) or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience in research or health-related field.
• Bi-lingual (English & Spanish).

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:

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

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

Accountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

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

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

Where You Will Work:

1105 E. Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602

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.
• Public Health and Nursing Loan Forgiveness Program
• Tuition waivers for State Universities/Community Colleges.
• And more!

For a State of Florida Total Compensation Estimator visit State of Florida Total Compensation Estimator (myflorida.com)

For a more complete list of benefits, 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. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) 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.    

If there are any problems applying online, please call People First Staffing Administration: (877) 562-7287.

Service Center hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., ET. TTY users, call (866) 221-0268.

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.