HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64006548

State of Florida • Fort Myers, FL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a Career Service (CS) Health Educator position working for the Lee County Health Department. This is a highly professional position with lead responsibilities for linking and re-engaging Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) positive clients to care in the 7 counties of Area 8. This position will work with the current Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (HIV/AIDS) and Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) intervention staff to identify clients who are not in care. This position will work with the data to care team (D2C) from State health office, as well as with community partners in the identification of those out-of-care clients and those clients who have been released from the county jail. This position is classified as a sensitive position. The incumbent handles protected health information on a “need to know” basis following Department of Health, HIPAA, and Information Security policies, protocols, and procedures. Employees abide by State/Federal laws governing health information. Responsible to maintain confidentiality, security, privacy and integrity of protected health information.

Requirements

• Knowledge of social, economic, rehabilitative or health care services, administration, or planning techniques.
• Knowledge of principles, practices & procedures
• Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data for the purpose of monitoring and evaluating
• Skill in operating a personal computer and software applications to include Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Work and Microsoft Excel.
• Skilled in public speaking
• Skilled at listening to what other people are saying and asking appropriate questions.
• Skilled in written and oral communications
• Skilled at observing and evaluating the outcomes of a problem; solution to identify lessons learned or redirect efforts.
• Ability to show friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, cooperation, concern, and politeness to others; relates well to different people from various backgrounds and different situations.
• Ability to identify things that must be changed to achieve a goal.
• Ability to plan, organize & coordinate work assignments & communicate effectively verbally & in writing.
• Ability to establish & maintain effective working relations with others.
• Ability to understand, interpret & apply applicable rules, regulations, policies & procedures.
• Ability to prioritize individual workload.
• Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach, and sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Ability to frequently use telephone, computer, copier, and small hand tools, i.e., stapler, scissors, etc.
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.
• Certified as an HIV/AIDS Counselor and Tester within 6 months of hire.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a motor vehicle to carry out duties.
• All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Responsibilities

• Use available databases (CARE Ware, STARS, HMS, Provide, the Linkage module etc.) to re-engage and link HIV positive individuals who are not in medical care, not taking anti-retroviral medication (ARVs), or have tested positive but have not been engaged into care.
• Contact individuals who are not in medical care, or who have been tested positive and are not aware of treatment options and community resources. The goal is to get the clients into medical care, initiate ARVs, and work collaboratively with case management support services to ensure continuum of care.
• Attend Statewide Linkage conferences and local case management meetings.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement initiatives.
• Work with the local county STD Department to ensure that HIV and STD positive inmates are linked to care upon release from the county jail.
• Work closely with Area 8 surveillance officers to gain information on newly diagnosed HIV+ individuals, Area 8's medical and non-medical case management staff to identify and notify clients who are out of care from their case management database.
• Attend and participate in Linkage conferences, local case management meetings, general staff meetings and staff development, such as team/staff meetings and in-service/ continuing education.
• Perform related duties as necessary including public health services during a disaster.
• Maintain timely submission of EARs and timesheets.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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
• Education Level: No Education Listed