Ops Health Educator Consultant - 64906208

Requisition No: 819159
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: OPS HEALTH EDUCATOR CONSULTANT - 64906208
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 64906208
Salary: $22.71 Hourly
Posting Closing Date: 01/03/2024
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BROWARD COUNTY
HEALTH EDUCATOR CONSULTANT-64906208
COMMUNICABLE DISEASE/HIV PREVENTION PROGRAM
OPEN COMPETITIVEOPPORTUNITY
This position requires you to work on site at one of our facilities located throughout Broward County.
This is an OPS (Other Personal Services) positions and as such no paid time off is offered. Health benefits will be offered for full-time employment. OPS employees are eligible to participate in a deferred compensation plan.
We request that all applications be completed with People First - no faxed or mailed applications to the agency. Experience, education, and/or training used to meet the minimum qualifications and in response to the qualifying questions must be verifiable through information contained in your application.
When completing the online application, all gaps of employment or education greater than 90 days starting from high school must be explained (approximate date, month, and year) identifying company name or if unemployed. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
This is a professional position that serves as the trainer for pre- and post- test HIV testing; and provides technical assistance and quality assurance to registered HIV test sites in Broward County. This position is under the direct supervision of the Early Intervention Consultant. Serves as a trainer for the HIV/AIDS 500, 501, 501 Update and Train-the -Trainer. Provides HIV/AIDS basics, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, and communicable disease presentations. Conducts educational sessions to community providers on Florida's plan to eliminate HIV transmission, Ending the HIV Epidemic and reduce HIV-related deaths. Provides technical assistance to all DOH, CDC HIV grant funded agencies, and agencies with Memorandums of Agreements (MOA). Participates in assigned outreach activities; and appropriately represents the Florida Department of Health in Broward County. Coordinates appropriate materials for distribution and submits monthly and quarterly reports, as required, by supervisor detailing programmatic activities.

• Under the direction of the Communicable Disease Director and the Early Intervention Consultant, works with the Contract Management Program to establish, execute, and maintain programmatic MOAs using a designated tracking and notification system. Creates and maintains a list of MOA and serves at the Department representative to community providers with active MOA. Assists Communicable Disease and HIV Prevention program staff with disseminating prevention program materials, supplies and incentives. Works with HIV/AIDS Program Manager and the Early Intervention Consultant to identify target populations to be reached by selected interventions and program initiatives.

• Works alongside Program Staff to assist in the implementation of the GetPrEPBroward campaign and all the activities spearheaded by the HIV/AIDS Program. Participates in Broward County Prevention Planning council meetings. Participates in quality improvement activities that assist the HIV/AIDS and Viral Hepatitis and communicable disease section division of the Florida Department of Health with quality improvement, quality assurance and technical assistance. Performs technical assistance site visits and capacity building opportunities to County Health Department sites, registered test sites in Broward County and the community to promote routine HIV testing in healthcare settings by increasing the knowledge and awareness of the scope of the HIV epidemic in Florida, HIV testing guidelines, legal issues, and resources for third-party billing and reimbursement. Analyzes HIV testing site data and prevention program activities to create and provide reports detailing HIV testing and prevention program activities.

• Submits monthly and quarterly reports, as required, by supervisor; and County Health Department Monthly Service Delivery report to the Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant Team by the 5th of the month following service delivery.

• Attends Statewide Prevention Training Consultant meetings and participate in all PTC workgroups; and Attend meetings, in-service trainings, and conferences as requested and as required.
• Assist in the planning, coordination and evaluation of testing related events including National HIV Testing Day, National Hepatitis Testing Day, World AIDS Days, and National days of observance. Collaborates with Program Staff and team members of the Communicable Disease Division.

• Represents the Florida Department of Health in Broward County at all meetings and trainings assigned to attend. Maintains current input of EARS. Participates in all Disaster Preparedness activities as directed. Coordinates with health and social services according to need.

• Perform other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Willing 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 shelter, 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.
2. Have experience in the HIV/AIDS field or health related field.
3. Have experience providing trainings and/or presentations.
4. Have experience in developing and preparing reports, and/or presentations.
5. Have a valid driver license: and a willingness to drive a county vehicle and recreational vehicle.
6. Available to work nights and weekends as required by program needs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Have Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Health Education, Community, or Public Health; or a High School Diploma and a minimum of three (3 )years in the public health field?
2. Have valid HIV/AIDS 501 Certification.
3. Have a minimum of one (1) year of experience in the HIV/AIDS field or health related field.
4. Have a minimum of two (2) years of experience providing trainings and/or presentations.
5. Have a minimum of two (2) years of experience in developing and preparing reports, and/or presentations.

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:
BROWARD COUNTY
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers' Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• 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.
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.