HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 64006343

Requisition No: 851942 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 64006343

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64006343 

Salary:  $37,264.07 to $42,392.00 

Posting Closing Date: 05/02/2025 

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Job posting category (Internal)

 Applicants accepted only from Department of Health employees, (includes OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees). Applicants will not be accepted from outside of the department.

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

 

This position serves as the Area 12, Volusia and Flagler County program designed to link racial and ethnic minorities to HIV Care and services using the Antiretroviral Treatment and Access to Services (ARTAS) and FDOH Linkage operating processes for engagement and retention in HIV care and treatment. The role of the Area 12 ARTAS Linkage Coordinator is to ensure individuals with HIV infection or an AIDS diagnosis, including pregnant women, are linked to and provided rapid access to treatment to ensure retention in HIV Care as part of Florida’s plan to eliminate HIV transmission and reduce HIV related deaths.  ARTAS work with newly identified HIV positive and out of care HIV individuals to remove potential or present barriers and assist with navigation of HIV services and care to support engagement and retention in their HIV care. Performing case management activities. This position may also work to link the HIV negative individuals or partners of clients to facilitate initial Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Services navigation. Conduct field visits to locate individuals infected with or suspected to be at-risk of infections. STD counseling and testing, medical evaluation and /or treatment. HIV testing, HIV pre-and post testing counseling, routine testing at the local county jails, visual case analysis and epidemiological techniques, data entry and/or other related activities. Data entry into STARS, HIV/AID Linkage Module, CareWare and HMS systems. Provide education to clients. Communicates with and visits public and private clinics, clinicians, hospitals, laboratories and other health care providers. Provide technical assistance not considered part of routine duties including but not limited to: Epidemiological assistance to other CHDs or program areas, public health awareness and emaegency response situations. Collect and analyze data obtained from pulling electronic labs, manual data entry, pulling faxes and distributing to apprppriate staff.

 

This work title of the position is Antiretroviral Treatment and Access to Services (ARTAS) Linkage Coordinator.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

 

Ability to use computer and computer software(Word, Excel and Powerpoint).

Ability to review and access client files.

Ability to develop methods to monitor & evaluate qyality of service and compliance with rules, polucies and statutes.

 

Qualifications:

 

Minimum -

Must have ability to use computer and computer software(Word, Excel and Powerpoint).

Must have ability to review and access client files.

Must have ability to develop methods to monitor & evaluate qyality of service and compliance with rules, polucies and statutes.

Must have HIV and STD experience

Must have a valid Driver's License

Must have more than 1 year of case management experience

Must be a current Florida Department of Health employee, in a Selected Exempt Service (SES), Career Service (CS), or Other Personal Services (OPS) position

 

Preferred -

Ability to establish and maintain liasion with other agancies.

Ability to develop manuals, policies, procedures, standards and rules.

 

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:

 

1845 Holsonback Drive, Daytona Beach, FL 32117

 

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, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

 

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.

 

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. 

 

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 : $37,264 - $42,392