SENIOR HUMAN SERVICES PROG ANALYST - 64051217

State of Florida • Miami, FL

34d • $42,000 - $45,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Human Services Program Analyst plans, develops, and implements activities related to surveillance and investigation of suspected and confirmed tuberculosis cases. The position provides consultation in multidisciplinary health care settings and supports disease control and prevention through epidemiology, surveillance, field investigation, and containment activities for the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County.

The analyst works with physicians, hospitals, laboratories, and other health care partners to identify TB suspects and cases, support compliance with reporting rules and performance indicators, conduct patient interviews and home assessments, and facilitate case management and treatment continuity. Duties also include promoting State Laboratory testing services, assisting with contact investigations and directly observed therapy as appropriate, following interjurisdictional clients, and collecting and analyzing TB data.

The position enters documentation into the Health Management System for timely reporting, participates in case reviews and meetings, and provides status updates to the Health Service Manager. When the Surveillance Manager or Coordinator is absent, the Lead Senior Human Services Program Analyst coordinates Surveillance Unit activities, routes notifications and alerts, trains new staff, and organizes and conducts case review meetings. The position is based at 1350 NW 14th St, Miami, Florida. Emergency duties may be required before, during, or beyond normal work hours or days.

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 public health principles, practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of methods for compiling, organizing, and analyzing data.
• Skill in conducting fact-finding, consultation, and interviews.
• Ability to prepare confidential records and reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a stressful environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
• Ability to navigate the State SharePoint system.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual ability in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement activities for surveillance and investigation of suspected and confirmed tuberculosis cases.
• Provide consultation and technical assistance to health care providers and facilities on TB surveillance, reporting, and compliance with performance indicators.
• Visit and maintain communication with physicians, hospitals, laboratories, and other health care partners to identify TB suspects and cases.
• Conduct face-to-face interviews with reported TB suspects and cases within 24 or 48 hours of reporting, whether the client is hospitalized or discharged.
• Conduct home visits and assessments to identify barriers to treatment and care and to identify potential contacts and people at high risk due to exposure.
• Coordinate and promote State Laboratory services and testing used to identify TB cases and drug resistance.
• Plan epidemiological investigations with health care providers and assist with contact investigations, including identifying and locating contacts, assessing risk factors, making referrals, and arranging follow-up.
• Directly observe clients taking TB medication (DOT) as appropriate.
• Follow interjurisdictional clients referred to Miami-Dade County, including locating and referring them and arranging clinic appointments.
• Develop and analyze TB statistics and coordinate data collection and analysis to determine disease patterns in selected populations.
• Provide weekly status updates to the Health Service Manager on reported suspects and cases until they have been seen by the department.
• Follow up on hospital readmissions, obtain hospital reports, and update clinic staff in a timely manner.
• During the Surveillance Manager or Coordinator's absence, coordinate Surveillance Unit activities, process interjurisdictional notifications, assign Bureau alerts, train new staff, and organize and conduct case review meetings.
• Enter required documentation in the Health Management System for timely submission of RVCT, including laboratory results, HIV results, and imaging records.
• Assist the Nurse Case Manager with weekly case review meetings and attend case review, staff, consortium, and scheduled in-service training meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Annual and sick leave
• Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• 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