HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM ANALYST - 64054994

Requisition No: 845933 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM ANALYST - 64054994

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64054994 

Salary:  $36,400.00 

Posting Closing Date: 02/17/2025 

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Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Manatee County.  If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. We have competitive salary, great benefits, along with a new expedited recruitment approach, and opportunities for career advancement. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida.  We hope you decide to join our team!  Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Manatee 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. 

The Florida Department of Health in Manatee; a customer driven organization in continuous pursuit of performance excellence.

Our Mission – To protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts.

Our Vision – To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Our Values - Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, Excellence (ICARE)

Duties and Responsibilities:

The incumbent staffs anonymous and confidential testing sites and acts as primary counselor and driver at mobile unit outreach test site.  He/she performs HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and Hepatitis testing.  He/she ensures the proper number of supplies, medical equipment, forms, testing kits, and incentives needed are in place for the activities.  He/she assures that the paperwork is completed, and the specimens match the paperwork criteria.  Is responsible to provide paperwork to senior clerk to be entered in the system and will provide the final product to the lab.  He/she will serve as the liaison person between the lab and the program in matters of correcting or clarifying information.

The incumbent assists the clients to understand the meaning of HIV testing, contact notification, risk reduction messages, and encourages testing in outreach, at home or jail setting.

The incumbent works within the community to expand the education and testing program to target populations for HIV/AIDS.  He/she works closely with various community organizations/schools to help increase HIV awareness thru presentations, health fairs, or other events per supervisor approval.  The incumbent will work closely with the outreach coordinator to staff direct outreach activities throughout the community.  This may include, but is not limited to, distributing condoms, and visiting local businesses for the purpose of making literature and condoms available to the local community.  He/she will assist with clarification, resources development, and advertising of special events which will include National Testing Day, National Latino Awareness Day, World AIDS Day, Black Awareness Day, and National Girl and Women Awareness Day.  The incumbent networks with existing indigenous organizations to provide a comprehensive and culturally sensitive outreach programs within specific cultural/ethnic minority populations where HIV has taken a disproportionate toll on the community. Attends community meetings addressing HIV/AIDS issues as assigned.

Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of HIV/AIDS and community resources through regular staff meetings, continuing education, reading, workshops/seminars as needed and available, etc.  Assist in producing educational materials/flyers/presentations, etc. 

Prepares and submits on time, all reports, documents, and statistics as required by the program.  Maintains knowledge and skills in driving the Health Coaches to various outreach activities as needed. Consults with and solicits community agencies, the private sector and community service organizations to assist with program development, expansion, and improvement through their involvement.

Performs other related duties as needed.

All information held in health department records is confidential with access governed by state and federal laws.  Confidential information includes the client's name, address, medical, social, and financial data, and services received.  Sexually transmitted disease should afford client's privacy, confidentiality, and dignity.

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

• Ability to work with clients
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to work with various computer programs

Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite):

Minimum:

• Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License and reliable transport

Preferred : 

• Phlebotomy
• DOH 500/501 training

Other job-related requirements for this position:

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.

Florida Department of Health 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:

 I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where you Will Work:

Manatee

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• 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 click www.myfrs.com);
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.
• And more!
• For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
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Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position 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 Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety- sensitive positions.

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: http://www.sss.gov

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

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.

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans, and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). 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.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  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.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. 

Salary : $36,400