Florida State Jobs
Health Services Representative - 64084681
The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Polk County in its mission to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts and its vision to be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, and Excellence in all aspects of their work. Your Specific Responsibilities: Health Services Representative / HIV Outreach position serves as frontline disease interventionist providing education, counseling, and testing, follow up and referral services with CDC reported target populations and in areas frequented by those populations Diseases in areas such as bars, street outreach, known street drug locales, and community facilities/centers where high risk individuals may be housed/located. This position will be under the supervision of the Human Services Program Specialist. Coordinates HIV/AIDS Outreach activities, including interviewing clients for HIV, Hepatitis and Other Sexually Transmitted Diseases, completing Pre & Post counseling and testing which involves Orasure or Blood draw methods. These activities will be directed to those current CDC approved target populations and as directed by the supervisor. Completes necessary paperwork relative to the epidemiological process and activities are to be satisfied utilizing established procedures and protocols, per OSHA, Florida Statues, Department of Health, and State of Florida. Position distributes prevention materials, including pamphlets/Condoms and provides necessary referrals for substance abuse, domestic violence, and medical follow up. Provides HIV/AIDS education to community groups, i.e., schools, correctional facilities, substance abuse treatment centers, volunteers, and other agencies. Prepare and maintain records and written reports as required by the program. Performs related work as requested and required by the supervisor. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data. Ability to conduct fact-finding interviews. Ability to conduct health investigations. Ability to analyze data. Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work activities. Ability to prepare records and reports. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Ability to identify community resources. Ability to prepare and conduct training programs. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to draw blood and take vital signs. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Qualifications: High School Diploma Valid Driver's License Emergency Duty: Incumbent may be required to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural. Confidentiality: Incumbent may have access to records containing Social Security numbers in the performance of their job duties. Where You Will Work: Bartow, FL The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: 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 For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com. For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com. For this position, your responses to qualifying questions must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process. This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website. The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days. All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. Veterans' Preference: Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.
The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Polk County in its mission to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts and its vision to be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, and Excellence in all aspects of their work. Your Specific Responsibilities: Health Services Representative / HIV Outreach position serves as frontline disease interventionist providing education, counseling, and testing, follow up and referral services with CDC reported target populations and in areas frequented by those populations Diseases in areas such as bars, street outreach, known street drug locales, and community facilities/centers where high risk individuals may be housed/located. This position will be under the supervision of the Human Services Program Specialist. Coordinates HIV/AIDS Outreach activities, including interviewing clients for HIV, Hepatitis and Other Sexually Transmitted Diseases, completing Pre & Post counseling and testing which involves Orasure or Blood draw methods. These activities will be directed to those current CDC approved target populations and as directed by the supervisor. Completes necessary paperwork relative to the epidemiological process and activities are to be satisfied utilizing established procedures and protocols, per OSHA, Florida Statues, Department of Health, and State of Florida. Position distributes prevention materials, including pamphlets/Condoms and provides necessary referrals for substance abuse, domestic violence, and medical follow up. Provides HIV/AIDS education to community groups, i.e., schools, correctional facilities, substance abuse treatment centers, volunteers, and other agencies. Prepare and maintain records and written reports as required by the program. Performs related work as requested and required by the supervisor. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data. Ability to conduct fact-finding interviews. Ability to conduct health investigations. Ability to analyze data. Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work activities. Ability to prepare records and reports. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Ability to identify community resources. Ability to prepare and conduct training programs. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to draw blood and take vital signs. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Qualifications: High School Diploma Valid Driver's License Emergency Duty: Incumbent may be required to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural. Confidentiality: Incumbent may have access to records containing Social Security numbers in the performance of their job duties. Where You Will Work: Bartow, FL The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: 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 For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com. For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com. For this position, your responses to qualifying questions must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process. This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website. The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days. All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. Veterans' Preference: Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.