SENIOR HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 64000085

State of Florida • VIERA, FL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is an internal agency opportunity for Department of Health employees only. The Senior Human Services Program Specialist will provide technical assistance to community-based organizations, private businesses, and medical entities on the development, implementation, and expansion of HIV prevention programs and services. The role involves coordinating with various facilities to provide screening, testing, and follow-up care for sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/Syphilis. Additionally, the specialist will conduct interviews with infected individuals to educate them, develop partner referral plans, and communicate health literacy activities to increase awareness and access to care. The position also includes providing pre and post-test counseling, rapid HIV testing, and serving as a liaison with the HIV Early Intervention Services program, maintaining client files and linking with the CAREWare system. Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of basic medical and drug terminology.
• Knowledge of the transmission, prevention and risk reduction of STDs, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis.
• Knowledge of health promotions and disease preventions.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills including ability to utilize database, spreadsheet.
• Knowledge and ability to share information on STDs and HIV/AIDS.
• Knowledge of Universal (Standard) precautions and infection control practices.
• Knowledge of contact investigation, tracing and notification of communicable diseases.
• Skill in motivational interviewing and counseling.
• Skill in telephone and in-person interviewing to complete investigation with the clients.
• Skill in testing for select STDs, including drawing blood, performing rapid tests.
• Ability to interview patients.
• Two (2) years of experience in public health, health intervention related community engagement, or HIV/AIDS program organization.
• Two (2) yrs experience in health and social client-centered intervention management.
• Able to work with MS Office, specifically Excel.
• Proficient in the electronic client management systems: such as CAREWare.
• Valid Driver's license.
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English/Spanish

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to community-based organizations, private business and medical entities on development, implementation, and expansion of HIV prevention programs and/or services for the HIV affected/effected community.
• Organize and/or participate in local HIV prevention campaigns and events as assigned.
• Coordinate with local jail, drug treatment facilities, and other high-volume venues that provide service to high-risk clients, to provide timely screening and/or testing for HIV/ Syphilis and ensure appropriate treatment and follow up care.
• Coordinate and conduct timely personal interviews with individuals infected with sexually transmitted diseases for the purpose of educating clients regarding their infections and appropriate treatment and medical care and developing plans to locate and refer sex/IV partners to medical care.
• Communicate Health Literacy/Health Education activities to increase individuals’ awareness of HIV status and facilitate access to HIV care system using HIV testing, referral services and linkage to care.
• Provide HIV pre and post-test counseling and rapid testing (anonymous and confidential) in Community Health clinic and in outreach settings/events.
• Orders and maintains HIV testing kits according to FDOH HIV testing policies.
• Serve as primary liaison with HIV Early Intervention Services program, maintain accurate and up to date client files and link with the CAREWare system.
• Performs other related 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