OPS DISEASE INTERVENTION SPECIALIST /HEALTH SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE- 64906250

State of Florida • Fort Lauderdale, FL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is an advanced professional position in a county wide disease prevention program. Working under the direct supervision of a Health Services Supervisor- SES, the incumbent in this position serves in a developmental capacity, providing direct disease and public health awareness intervention activities to CHD STD Prevention and Control Programs including but not limited to Partner Counseling Referral Services (PCRS), epidemiological case analysis and investigations, notification, counseling and referral services of individuals exposed to or at-risk of infection from chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis, herpes simplex virus (HSV), HIV/AIDS, human papilloma virus (HPV), syphilis, Tuberculosis and other bacterial, viral or biological agents. The position requires a firsthand knowledge of public health systems, as well as professional and interpersonal skills to interact with health care clients, health care professionals and others who impact STD Prevention and Control activities. Duties will also require a knowledge of varied social, economic, cultural and lifestyle characteristics, and skill in communicating with, and eliciting information from patients and target groups with these diverse backgrounds. Direct guidance and instruction on work methods, procedures and techniques are provided. All activities are reviewed in progress and at completion for technical adequacy, timeliness and adherence to instructions and guidelines. All activities are performed observing federal, state, department and CHD Information Security and Confidentiality statutes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. This may include working in a special needs or Red Cross shelter, 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 requires daily in-office or field work. Willing to physically come in the office daily and perform field work.
• This position requires current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. The Department of Health is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship.
• A valid driver's license, free of major infractions and access to an automobile to be utilized for work purposes.
• Experience working in medical office and maintaining patient information.
• Have experience working in the STD or HIV field.
• Able to work nights and weekends according to program needs.
• Willing to participate in STD community outreach.
• Have intermediate level (or higher) computer skills.
• Bilingual, fluent in English/Spanish.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of health education.
• Ability to design and produce health promotion and public health educational materials for the media.
• Ability to develop and deliver health education presentations.
• Ability to collect and analyze data.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Proficient skills with computer systems.
• Ability to utilize computer systems.
• Ability to provide health education services to others.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Do you have a minimum of one (1) year of experience working in the STD or HIV field?
• Do you have an Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or a related field from an accredited college or university?
• Do you have one (1) or more years of experience with interviewing, counseling, case management, or public health?

Responsibilities

• Providing direct disease and public health awareness intervention activities to CHD STD Prevention and Control Programs including but not limited to Partner Counseling Referral Services (PCRS), epidemiological case analysis and investigations, notification, counseling and referral services of individuals exposed to or at-risk of infection from chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis, herpes simplex virus (HSV), HIV/AIDS, human papilloma virus (HPV), syphilis, Tuberculosis and other bacterial, viral or biological agents.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree