OPS HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM ANALYST - 64858081

State of Florida•Jacksonville Beach, FL

9d•$20

About The Position

Come Join DOH-Team Duval! If you are looking to establish an exciting and successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida. Public Health Competency Domain 1: Analytical/Assessment skills Public Health Competency Domain 3: Communication skills Public Health Competency Domain 4: Cultural Competency skills Public Health Competency Domain 6: Public Health Sciences skills Public Health Competency Domain 8: Time management/organizational skills This position is based in the Florida Department of Health in Duval involving fieldwork detecting, controlling and preventing Tuberculosis, HIV, and STI and providing other associated services. This is an intermediate level work performing a variety of tasks under limited supervision where general policies, practices and principles can be applied to a situation not previously covered. The job requires a general knowledge of counseling techniques and social work principles and practices. Incumbents may use skill in recommending routine changes in standardized operating procedures. This position is under the direct supervision of the TB & Refugee Program Administrator. Observes the ingestion of medications, (pre-bottled, single dose, labeled) in the clinic or field by Direct Observed Therapy (DOT). Initiates contact investigation activities to active/suspect Tuberculosis cases. Locate, provide and read Tuberculin Test by placing skin test or drawing blood for IGRA testing as appropriate. Screen contacts for symptoms of active disease and referring those suspected of active disease to the Nurse Case Manager (NCM) for chest x-ray and/or other follow up as needed. Interviews clients and conduct interviews, provide partner services, performs field investigations, HIV Linkage to Care, PREP, NPEP, Test and Treat navigation and field testing for Syphilis and HIV, or other bacterial, biological, or viral agents. Enter, track and record data into HMS, the electronic medical records and the case management log for active/suspect cases, LTBI and contacts. Actively attempts to locate lost or non-adherent clients by telephone, home visits and other field investigative activities. Initiates corrective actions to re-establish services at the direction of the NCM. Reports on the status of each client to the NCM as needed and directed. Performs phlebotomy and collection of other specimens for laboratory testing and arranges with outsides/hospitals for pick-up and return of x-ray films as needed. Provide transportation via county vehicle for clients to the clinic for medical services as needed. Provides back up in clinic area: symptom screenings on previously infected clients, tuberculin skin tests and assessments for newly infected clients when the NCM is not available. Completes administrative duties such as: travel logs for mileage accountability within 48 hours of the travel event; cell phone verification forms monthly; employee activity records (EARS) daily; attendance of general and department staff meetings; trainings; chart audits for quality improvement monthly as scheduled. Provides education to clients and others about Tuberculosis and related topics; other duties as required.

Requirements

Knowledge of Tuberculosis disease process as well as HIV, STI and its implication on the community.
Knowledge of methods to obtain directions to locations.
Knowledge of medications, assessment for adverse effects of medications and emergency procedures.
Ability to spell correctly, use proper grammar and punctuation and to communicate effectively in documentation.
Ability to work well with others and work independently when needed.
Ability to conduct fact finding interviews, conduct health investigations and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to organize and adapt schedule work assignments.
Ability to perform venipuncture and tuberculin skin tests.
Ability to operate a computer, multi-line telephone system, copy machine and fax machine
At least one year of experience in providing TB, STI, HIV or Family planning education.
At least one year of experience with working in or supporting clinical programs such a s STI, HIV, TB, or family planning clinics, HIV mobile testing, or federally qualified centers.
Driver’s License required
Experience with draw blood and obtain sputum specimens from client in the field setting.
Experience working in computer programs

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of science in public health or any science related field.

Responsibilities

Observes the ingestion of medications, (pre-bottled, single dose, labeled) in the clinic or field by Direct Observed Therapy (DOT).
Initiates contact investigation activities to active/suspect Tuberculosis cases.
Locate, provide and read Tuberculin Test by placing skin test or drawing blood for IGRA testing as appropriate.
Screen contacts for symptoms of active disease and referring those suspected of active disease to the Nurse Case Manager (NCM) for chest x-ray and/or other follow up as needed.
Interviews clients and conduct interviews, provide partner services, performs field investigations, HIV Linkage to Care, PREP, NPEP, Test and Treat navigation and field testing for Syphilis and HIV, or other bacterial, biological, or viral agents.
Enter, track and record data into HMS, the electronic medical records and the case management log for active/suspect cases, LTBI and contacts.
Actively attempts to locate lost or non-adherent clients by telephone, home visits and other field investigative activities.
Initiates corrective actions to re-establish services at the direction of the NCM.
Reports on the status of each client to the NCM as needed and directed.
Performs phlebotomy and collection of other specimens for laboratory testing and arranges with outsides/hospitals for pick-up and return of x-ray films as needed.
Provide transportation via county vehicle for clients to the clinic for medical services as needed.
Provides back up in clinic area: symptom screenings on previously infected clients, tuberculin skin tests and assessments for newly infected clients when the NCM is not available.
Completes administrative duties such as: travel logs for mileage accountability within 48 hours of the travel event; cell phone verification forms monthly; employee activity records (EARS) daily; attendance of general and department staff meetings; trainings; chart audits for quality improvement monthly as scheduled.
Provides education to clients and others about Tuberculosis and related topics; other duties as required.

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)

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