SENIOR HUMAN SERVICES PROG ANALYST - 64082098

State of Florida • Indian River Estates, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The HIV/AIDS Community Liaison is a highly professional position responsible for leading community-focused HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, care, early intervention, community planning, testing, risk assessment, education, and training activities, including HIV 500/501 and additional required training. The incumbent provides and coordinates technical assistance, guidance, and consultation on these program areas for both internal and external stakeholders. This position serves Area 15, encompassing Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie counties. The role involves collaborating with community partners and working directly with communities experiencing the highest prevalence of HIV/AIDS to support community mobilization, engagement initiatives, and comprehensive community planning efforts. The HIV/AIDS Community Liaison operates under the direct supervision of the Area 15 HIV/AIDS & STD Program Coordinator. Key functions include extensive outreach, community engagement, and mobilization; program planning, training, and community education; and quality assurance and reporting.

Requirements

• Knowledge and experience working with HIV/STD/Hepatitis programs, public health, community health, or community mobilization (minimum one year experience).
• Knowledge of HIV/STD disease processes, treatment, prevention measures.
• Knowledge of diverse communities and experience working with varied populations.
• Knowledge and skills conducting community mobilization.
• Skill as a phlebotomist or willing to become a certified phlebotomist within 6 months of hire.
• Skills as a team builder and leader.
• Ability to communicate with variety of audiences in verbal and written forms.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to create presentations and give health education presentations to diverse audiences (minimum one year experience).
• Ability to educate stakeholders in HIV/AIDS topics.
• Ability to use MS Office products.
• Ability to travel locally and out of county as required.
• Must be able to lift and transport outreach materials and equipment (up to 25 lbs).
• Valid Florida driver’s license.
• Ability and willingness to travel locally and out of county, including into diverse socioeconomic communities, approximately 25–50% of the work week.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in an HIV/STD testing and/or counseling position, working at disease prevention related outreaches, and/or patient coordination/navigation.
• At least two (2) years of experience coordinating community events, health outreach events, trainings, town halls, public-speaking engagements, or similar public-facing activities.
• Phlebotomy certification or willing to become certified within 6 months of hire.
• Willing to periodically work before and/or after work hours, including weekends to organize and participate in outreach events.
• Willing to complete Anti-Retroviral Treatment and Access to Service Training (ARTAS).

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree or higher in a healthcare or human service field.
• One or more years in a lead or supervisory position.
• Phlebotomy certification.
• Bilingual or multilingual in Spanish and/or Haitian Creole.

Responsibilities

• Lead community-focused HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, care, early intervention, community planning, testing, risk assessment, education, and training activities (including HIV 500/501 and additional training as required).
• Provide and coordinate technical assistance, guidance, and consultation on program areas for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with community partners and work directly with communities experiencing the highest prevalence of HIV/AIDS to support community mobilization, engagement initiatives, and comprehensive community planning efforts.
• Maintain regular communication with each Area 15 County Health Department (CHD) to coordinate and support collaborative community outreach initiatives.
• Work closely with community partners and affected populations to implement community mobilization and engagement efforts.
• Strengthen linkages between local CHDs, colleges and universities, healthcare providers, and local businesses to provide technical assistance and build capacity among community-based organizations (CBOs).
• Promote strategies to reduce HIV/AIDS-related stigma and discrimination.
• Offer technical guidance to community agencies with the capacity to support HIV/AIDS programs.
• Collaborate with faith-based organizations to enhance their ability to address the HIV/AIDS needs of disproportionately affected communities.
• Assist in mobilizing congregations and community groups in areas with the highest prevalence.
• Expand HIV/AIDS outreach efforts in communities identified as high or moderate risk.
• Improve understanding of the social, economic, and political factors influencing HIV/AIDS in these areas.
• Support communities with information about biomedical prevention tools.
• Provide technical assistance to healthcare providers to strengthen post-test counseling practices and encourage repeat testing among high-risk populations.
• Assist CHDs, CBOs, and providers with the implementation of PrEP, nPEP, and U=U (Undetectable = Untransmittable) messaging, as prevention strategies.
• Participate regularly in health fairs, community screenings, meetings, events, and educational presentations.
• Organize and coordinate HIV/AIDS awareness day events and outreach testing events in collaboration with CBOs and community leaders.
• Identify optimal locations, timeframes, and opportunities for community engagement for events.
• Identify high-risk populations for priority testing.
• Support initiatives focused on faith communities and other disproportionately affected high-risk groups.
• Organize and implement counseling and testing initiatives tailored to the needs of identified high-risk populations.
• Collaborate with the HIV Prevention Training Consultant (PTC), Linkage to Care staff, DIS/STD, TOPWA, and local HIV testing providers.
• Identify gatekeepers within priority populations and determine outreach locations frequented by high-risk groups.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of outreach activities and events.
• Help maintain a comprehensive resource list of agencies and community partners offering HIV/STD prevention services.
• Contribute to establishing public–private partnerships within disproportionately affected communities.
• Play an active role in community planning efforts, including participation in the Area 15 Comprehensive Planning Network, community outreach events, and HIV/AIDS educational presentations.
• Develop and distribute approved HIV/AIDS educational materials, current statistics, and program information.
• Create and implement counseling and testing initiatives, surveys, focus groups, and community assessments for identified high-risk populations.
• Conduct 500/501 trainings and updates for CHD and non-CHD sites, along with in-services and training sessions for CBOs.
• Provide rapid testing training and a variety of other HIV/STD prevention and education training courses.
• Ensure that individuals who complete the 500/501 and 501 update courses remain in compliance with policies and procedures and meet post-test counseling and certification requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all training evaluations and training logs to support quality assurance and program accountability.
• Provide technical assistance and coordination for S.O.S. (Sisters Organization to Survive) programs and conferences throughout Area 15.
• Support program compliance, data integrity, and quality improvement through accurate documentation, timely reporting, and adherence to established program standards.
• Maintain complete and up-to-date records such as work plans, outreach documentation, and all required program reports submitted within designated deadlines.
• Ensure accurate data entry related to client services and thorough documentation of all client encounters in accordance with program protocols.
• Act as back-up for the Early Intervention Coordinator (EIC) for duties related to quality assurance documentation, site registration, MOAs, and reporting data (in absence of EIC).
• Record, certify, and submit EARs, CSRs, and timesheets per DOH policy within specified policy time frames.
• Ensure client confidentiality and information security following DOHP50-10-10 Information Security & Privacy Policy for Confidential Information.
• Prepare and maintain timely and accurate records including work plans and submit all necessary reports on time according to program guidelines and requirements.
• Participate in department, local/statewide, training, staff, and unit meetings.
• Maintain professional working relationships with other departments, agencies, and community members.

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