EARLY INTERVENTION CONSULTANT / HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 64027081

State of Florida • Fort Lauderdale, FL

354d • $53,569

About The Position

This is a highly responsible position in Florida Department of Health in Broward County, Division of Communicable Diseases. This is a Senior Human Services Program Specialist position assigned to the HIV/AIDS Program working in Early Intervention Services. This position is supervised by the PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR - SES. The primary responsibilities of this position include providing technical assistance and quality assurance services to registered HIV test sites, working with the local prevention planning council and the Part A Grantee, and management of HIV/AIDS counseling and testing services. The position requires advanced levels of knowledge of data collection and analysis, management principles and practices.

Requirements

• Current employee of Florida Department of Health.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to drive a county vehicle.
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and STI prevention in a public health setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience providing trainings, presentations and outreach.
• Experience providing technical assistance to registered HIV testing sites.
• Experience providing HIV/AIDS 500/501 Trainings.
• Experience utilizing the Counseling Testing and Linkage System (CTLS) to document or review HIV testing activities.
• Available to work nights and weekends as required by program needs.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Social Work, or any other health related field.
• Experience working in the HIV/AIDS field or health related field.
• Minimum of six (6) months of experience utilizing the Counseling Testing and Linkage System (CTLS).
• Minimum of six (6) months providing technical assistance to registered HIV testing sites.
• Minimum of six (6) months of experience providing HIV/AIDS 500/501 Trainings.

Responsibilities

• Participates in quality improvement activities, including assisting the HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis section of the Florida Department of Health with quality improvement and technical assistance site visits.
• Collaborates with team members and program staff in the Communicable Disease Division; TB, Epidemiology and Surveillance, Hepatitis, Contact Management, PROACT.
• Responsible for registration of new HIV testing sites, annual memorandums of agreement (MOAs) and annual reregistration compliance of existing HIV testing sites.
• Provides technical assistance, guidance, and training to community providers regarding HIV testing technologies, forms, policy development, and site registration.
• Ensures an effective training system exists in Broward County and provides training to community providers and Health Department staff.
• Evaluates area training program and ensures accessibility, availability, cultural competence, and standardization.
• Serves as the liaison to all area HIV/AIDS prevention programs to ensure compliance with Florida statutes.
• Evaluates area counseling, testing and linkage program by reviewing HIV testing data regularly.
• Attends statewide Early Intervention Consultant (EIC) meetings and participates in all EIC calls and workgroups.
• Assists in the planning, coordination and evaluation of testing related events including National HIV Testing Day and World AIDS Days.
• Responsible for the inventory of all counseling and testing supplies and related prevention materials.

Benefits

• 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
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree