State of Florida
Overview
Requisition No: 859141
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 64084214
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 64084214
Salary: $1,550.80 - $1,663.84 Biweekly
Posting Closing Date: 12/15/2025
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
IN ORANGE COUNTY
JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT
OPEN COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT
Class Title:
Government Operations Consultant I
Position Number:
64084214
Base Salary:
$1,550.80 - $1,663.84 Biweekly
Location:
6101 Lake Ellenor Drive – Area 7, Orlando, FL 32809
DOH – Orange is a tobacco free agency.
This advertisement may be used to fill future vacancies as they become available.
This is a pool announcement and applicants will not be considered after 6 months.
NOTE:
Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.
Minimum Qualifications
The incumbent will need to understand as a part of the position travel throughout Area 7 (Orange, Osceola, Seminole) is a requirement and the incumbent must have a valid Florida driver’s license and willing to drive their personal vehicle
1 year of experience fostering relationships, interacting and effectively communicating with community partners
1 year of experience in HIV testing/counseling, HIV case management and/or infectious disease intervention
Possess a current HIV 501 CTL certificate or must successfully complete the HIV 500 and 501 certification class within the first sixty (60) days of employment
1 year of experience in interacting with and effectively communicating with clients/patients from diverse backgrounds
Emergency Duty
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual in either English and Haitian Creole OR English and Spanish
Job Duties and Responsibilities This position is an Early Intervention Specialist (EIS) conducting intensive outreach with the purpose of linking persons with HIV and out-of-care to medical care. Outreach will be focused on initiating, linking, and sustaining optimal medical care for persons with HIV. The EIS will conduct counseling, referral services, linkage to care, health literacy education to enable clients to navigate the HIV system of care.
Engage with community advisory groups to determine service gaps, reasons for these gaps, and reasons for patients dropping out of care. Identify person with HIV who are out-of-care and ensure that they receive assistance during their return-to-care. Work with local County Health Departments and Area 7 HIV Prevention regional staff to identify target populations and target service areas.
Provide Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) eligibility, HIV counseling, testing, and referral services to assist clients. Ensure linkage to medical care by scheduling doctor’s appointments, ensuring the client attends the initial and follow up appointments.
Provide intensive outreach by connecting with service providers and medical professionals to identify out-of-care persons with HIV and link those persons to medical care. Establish a relationship with clients to ensure successful adherence to their medical care and ensure that clients are retained in care with the assistance and follow up of case management.
Provide health literacy training to clients with HIV to better equip clients with the necessary resources and tools they may need to help them identify and understand the barriers to care that they may face.
Maintain timely documentation of interactions with clients with HIV as well as other work-related activities in the program’s required database/records management system (e.g., HMS).
Maintain relationships with other resource providers, including agencies, organizations, and professionals who provide services for persons with HIV. Accurately code and document delivered services, education encounters, and other pertinent information in clients' electronic medical record. Complete and submit timely all administrative documents. Compile and reconcile data and other information into reports, as requested.
Serve as primary point of contact for linkage to care from hospitals for providing RWHAP eligibility and referral services while clients are inpatient. Serve as a patient navigator from discharge to first appointment with RWHAP medical provider. Collaborate with the hospital’s discharge planner to ensure linkage to outpatient medical care and referrals to psychosocial services.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of and experience with HIV counseling and testing
Knowledge of CDC HIV/AIDS prevention interventions
Ability to work with diverse populations
Skill with computers and software including Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and, if applicable, CAREWARE, STARS, Provide, and other reporting software
Ability to work independently
Ability to maintain client confidentiality
Skill with methods of data collection, analysis and evaluation
Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Mission, Vision, and Values Mission:
To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.
Vision:
To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.
Values:
Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, Excellence
Where You Will Work Program:
Area 7
Location:
6101 Lake Ellenor Drive; Orlando, FL 32809
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida Working for the State of Florida offers a competitive total compensation package including:
Annual and Sick Leave benefits
Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
State Group Insurance options
Retirement plan options
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition waivers
And more
For a complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit the provided benefits site.
Other Information Please note: This position requires security background check and/or drug screening, E-Verify, and other employment conditions described by the agency. All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively in English. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation should notify the agency hiring authority.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to drug testing as required.
Veterans’ Preference information and related requirements are available in the posting.
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Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 64084214
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 64084214
Salary: $1,550.80 - $1,663.84 Biweekly
Posting Closing Date: 12/15/2025
Total Compensation Estimator
Tool
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
IN ORANGE COUNTY
JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT
OPEN COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT
Class Title:
Government Operations Consultant I
Position Number:
64084214
Base Salary:
$1,550.80 - $1,663.84 Biweekly
Location:
6101 Lake Ellenor Drive – Area 7, Orlando, FL 32809
DOH – Orange is a tobacco free agency.
This advertisement may be used to fill future vacancies as they become available.
This is a pool announcement and applicants will not be considered after 6 months.
NOTE:
Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.
Minimum Qualifications
The incumbent will need to understand as a part of the position travel throughout Area 7 (Orange, Osceola, Seminole) is a requirement and the incumbent must have a valid Florida driver’s license and willing to drive their personal vehicle
1 year of experience fostering relationships, interacting and effectively communicating with community partners
1 year of experience in HIV testing/counseling, HIV case management and/or infectious disease intervention
Possess a current HIV 501 CTL certificate or must successfully complete the HIV 500 and 501 certification class within the first sixty (60) days of employment
1 year of experience in interacting with and effectively communicating with clients/patients from diverse backgrounds
Emergency Duty
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual in either English and Haitian Creole OR English and Spanish
Job Duties and Responsibilities This position is an Early Intervention Specialist (EIS) conducting intensive outreach with the purpose of linking persons with HIV and out-of-care to medical care. Outreach will be focused on initiating, linking, and sustaining optimal medical care for persons with HIV. The EIS will conduct counseling, referral services, linkage to care, health literacy education to enable clients to navigate the HIV system of care.
Engage with community advisory groups to determine service gaps, reasons for these gaps, and reasons for patients dropping out of care. Identify person with HIV who are out-of-care and ensure that they receive assistance during their return-to-care. Work with local County Health Departments and Area 7 HIV Prevention regional staff to identify target populations and target service areas.
Provide Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) eligibility, HIV counseling, testing, and referral services to assist clients. Ensure linkage to medical care by scheduling doctor’s appointments, ensuring the client attends the initial and follow up appointments.
Provide intensive outreach by connecting with service providers and medical professionals to identify out-of-care persons with HIV and link those persons to medical care. Establish a relationship with clients to ensure successful adherence to their medical care and ensure that clients are retained in care with the assistance and follow up of case management.
Provide health literacy training to clients with HIV to better equip clients with the necessary resources and tools they may need to help them identify and understand the barriers to care that they may face.
Maintain timely documentation of interactions with clients with HIV as well as other work-related activities in the program’s required database/records management system (e.g., HMS).
Maintain relationships with other resource providers, including agencies, organizations, and professionals who provide services for persons with HIV. Accurately code and document delivered services, education encounters, and other pertinent information in clients' electronic medical record. Complete and submit timely all administrative documents. Compile and reconcile data and other information into reports, as requested.
Serve as primary point of contact for linkage to care from hospitals for providing RWHAP eligibility and referral services while clients are inpatient. Serve as a patient navigator from discharge to first appointment with RWHAP medical provider. Collaborate with the hospital’s discharge planner to ensure linkage to outpatient medical care and referrals to psychosocial services.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of and experience with HIV counseling and testing
Knowledge of CDC HIV/AIDS prevention interventions
Ability to work with diverse populations
Skill with computers and software including Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and, if applicable, CAREWARE, STARS, Provide, and other reporting software
Ability to work independently
Ability to maintain client confidentiality
Skill with methods of data collection, analysis and evaluation
Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Mission, Vision, and Values Mission:
To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.
Vision:
To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.
Values:
Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, Excellence
Where You Will Work Program:
Area 7
Location:
6101 Lake Ellenor Drive; Orlando, FL 32809
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida Working for the State of Florida offers a competitive total compensation package including:
Annual and Sick Leave benefits
Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
State Group Insurance options
Retirement plan options
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition waivers
And more
For a complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit the provided benefits site.
Other Information Please note: This position requires security background check and/or drug screening, E-Verify, and other employment conditions described by the agency. All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively in English. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation should notify the agency hiring authority.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to drug testing as required.
Veterans’ Preference information and related requirements are available in the posting.
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