SENIOR HUMAN SERVICES PROG ANALYST - 64051217

State of Florida • Miami, FL

3d • $42,000 - $45,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing activities associated with surveillance and investigation of suspect and confirmed cases of Tuberculosis. This position provides consultative services for multidisciplinary health care setting, assists in the performance of disease control and prevention program component of epidemiology, surveillance field investigation and containment. Implements and enforces the development and dissemination of Tuberculosis case reporting regulations, policies and procedures for the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County by visiting and maintaining conferences with physicians, hospitals, laboratories and other allied health interests to identify suspects and or cases of TB. Provides monitoring, consultation and technical assistance to physicians and Health Care facilities in identifying areas failing to comply with National Performance Indicators as specified by CDC and MDCHD which include but are not limited to the percentage of positive AFB smear patients started on treatment within 7 days of sputum collection. The percentage of patients started on the recommended 4 drug treatment (RIPE). The percentage of sputum culture reported and patient's HIV status. Surveillance Analyst will conduct face to face interviews of TB suspect/ cases reported to the MDCHD by hospitals, physicians or other health care facilities within 24/48 hours of reporting for the purpose of case management and continuation of treatment. If discharged Surveillance Analyst will do a home visit within 24 hours of status knowledge. Interview will be conducted regardless of client location (At hospital or at home if discharged) Surveillance Analyst will conducts home assessment to identify potential barriers for the treatment and care of TB patients as well as to identify potential contacts and those at high risk of becoming new TB cases due to exposure. Coordinates and promotes the services of State Laboratory for the purpose of rapidly identifying new TB suspect/ cases, by promoting Tests available e.g., Nucleic Acid Amplification test (NAA), preliminary drug resistant HAlNS test and Initial Drug Susceptibility Test. To ensure proper provision of services for clients diagnosed with tuberculosis, Surveillance Analyst will organize plans along with health care providers the course of caution for conducting epidemiological investigation. The Surveillance Analyst will assist as a backup in performing Contact Investigation, identify contacts, assess risk factors, locate, refer, and will directly observe client ingesting their TB meds (DOT) as appropriate to ensure that proper services are provided accordingly. Surveillance Analyst will be responsible for interjurisdictional Clients sent to MDCHD for follow up. This will include to locate and refer, provide clinic appointment for a quick response to referring County or State Develops and analyses Tuberculosis statistics to determine disease patterns in selected populations in Miami-Dade County, to include coordination of data collection activities, and data analysis. Surveillance Analyst will provide a weekly update to the Health Service Manager on all reported TB reported suspects/cases on their status until client has been seen by MDCHD. The Surveillance Analyst will follow accurately when a client is readmitted to hospital, will obtain hospital report and will update clinic staff in a timely manner. Lead Senior Human Services Program Analyst Responsibilities: During the absence of the Surveillance Manager/ Coordinator, the Lead Senior Human Services Program Analyst will be responsible for coordinating the activities in the Surveillance Unit. In addition, the Lead will handle all Inter-jurisdictional Notifications and assign them to the appropriate staff. Will review Alerts received from the Bureau and assigned to the appropriate employee. The Lead will be responsible for training new staff in the Surveillance Process. Responsible for creating the Case Review list organized and conducting the Case Review meetings. Surveillance Analyst will provide and enter in the Health Management System (HMS) all necessary documentation for timeless submission of RVCT. This includes PCR or Gene Expert, Culture, Susceptibility, HIV results, Chest X-Rays, or CT-scan. Surveillance Analyst will assist Nurse Case Manager in the weekly case review meeting. Will need to be able to navigate in the State Share Point. Will attend Case Review meetings, staff meetings and Consortium meetings, in-service training sessions as scheduled. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience working with infectious disease programs such as Tuberculosis, Sexually Transmitted Diseases or HIV/AIDS.
• Valid driver's license.
• Access to a vehicle to perform work-related duties.
• Knowledge of methods of public health principles, practice, and techniques.
• Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data.
• Skills in conducting fact-finding, consultation, and interviews.
• Ability to prepare confidential records and reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others in a stressful environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Planning, developing, and implementing activities associated with surveillance and investigation of suspect and confirmed cases of Tuberculosis.
• Providing consultative services for multidisciplinary health care settings.
• Assisting in the performance of disease control and prevention program components of epidemiology, surveillance field investigation, and containment.
• Implementing and enforcing the development and dissemination of Tuberculosis case reporting regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Visiting and maintaining conferences with physicians, hospitals, laboratories, and other allied health interests to identify suspects and/or cases of TB.
• Providing monitoring, consultation, and technical assistance to physicians and Health Care facilities in identifying areas failing to comply with National Performance Indicators.
• Conducting face-to-face interviews of TB suspect/cases reported to the MDCHD by hospitals, physicians, or other health care facilities within 24/48 hours of reporting for case management and continuation of treatment.
• Performing home visits within 24 hours of status knowledge if a client is discharged.
• Conducting home assessments to identify potential barriers for the treatment and care of TB patients, as well as potential contacts and those at high risk of becoming new TB cases due to exposure.
• Coordinating and promoting the services of the State Laboratory for the purpose of rapidly identifying new TB suspect/cases.
• Organizing plans with health care providers for epidemiological investigations for clients diagnosed with tuberculosis.
• Assisting as a backup in performing Contact Investigation, identifying contacts, assessing risk factors, locating, referring, and directly observing clients ingesting their TB meds (DOT) as appropriate.
• Being responsible for interjurisdictional Clients sent to MDCHD for follow-up, including locating, referring, and providing clinic appointments.
• Developing and analyzing Tuberculosis statistics to determine disease patterns in selected populations in Miami-Dade County, including coordination of data collection activities and data analysis.
• Providing a weekly update to the Health Service Manager on all reported TB suspects/cases and their status until the client has been seen by MDCHD.
• Following accurately when a client is readmitted to the hospital, obtaining hospital reports, and updating clinic staff in a timely manner.
• Coordinating activities in the Surveillance Unit during the absence of the Surveillance Manager/Coordinator.
• Handling all Inter-jurisdictional Notifications and assigning them to the appropriate staff.
• Reviewing Alerts received from the Bureau and assigning them to the appropriate employee.
• Training new staff in the Surveillance Process.
• Creating the Case Review list and conducting Case Review meetings.
• Providing and entering all necessary documentation in the Health Management System (HMS) for timely submission of RVCT, including PCR or Gene Expert, Culture, Susceptibility, HIV results, Chest X-Rays, or CT-scan.
• Assisting Nurse Case Managers in weekly case review meetings.
• Navigating in the State SharePoint.
• Attending Case Review meetings, staff meetings, Consortium meetings, and in-service training sessions as scheduled.
• Performing all 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: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed